What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Napa?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Napa is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Napa?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Napa is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Napa?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Napa. However, there are services departing from Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and El Cerrito Del Norte Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Novato to Napa?

The distance between Novato and Napa is 36 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Napa without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Napa without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Novato to Napa?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Novato to Napa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Napa bus from?

Novato to Napa bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.

Where does the Novato to Napa bus arrive?

Novato to Napa bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station.

Can I drive from Novato to Napa?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Napa is 28 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Novato to Napa.

Where can I stay near Napa?

There are 301+ hotels available in Napa.

Novato to Napa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 580 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Napa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain Smart
2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 1m
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Napacar 27.5 mi
38 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Napataxi 27.5 mi
38 min
$85–110
Line 580 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
3h 28m
$8–20

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 35.4 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Napa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte Station in around 3h 28m.

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