What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Mountain View is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Mountain View is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Mission St & 7th St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 13 West Busway and Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Novato to Mountain View?

The distance between Novato and Mountain View is 67 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Mountain View without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 33m and costs $17 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Novato to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Novato to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Mountain View bus from?

Novato to Mountain View bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Mountain View bus arrive?

Novato to Mountain View bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 7th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Mountain View is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Novato to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 576+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Novato to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, and line 101 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Mountain View by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 33m
$17–22
Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Mountain Viewcar 65.8 mi
1h 18m
$12–18
Line 101 bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 54m
$16–20
Bus, line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 7th St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 12 West Buswaybus 292 / ...
3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 13 West Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 44m
$13–23

Novato to Mountain View by bus and train

178Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Novato to Mountain View.

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Distance: 66.4 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to El Camino & Castro via Mission St & 7th St, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 13 West Busway, and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 4h 44m.

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