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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Petaluma is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Petaluma is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Petaluma?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Novato and Petaluma?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART Novato Downtown and arriving at SMART Petaluma Downtown. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Novato to Petaluma?

The distance between Novato and Petaluma is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Petaluma without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs .

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

The train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART Petaluma Downtown takes 16 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Novato to Petaluma bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Novato to Petaluma train from?

Novato to Petaluma train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Novato Downtown station.

Train or bus from Novato to Petaluma?

The best way to get from Novato to Petaluma is to train which takes 16 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Novato to Petaluma bus arrive?

Novato to Petaluma bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Petaluma Blvd S & G St station.

Where does the Novato to Petaluma train arrive?

Novato to Petaluma train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART Petaluma Downtown station.

Can I drive from Novato to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Petaluma is 11 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Novato to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 212+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Novato to Petaluma - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Petaluma by train, bus, taxi, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain Smart
16 min
Drive 11 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Petalumacar 11 mi
13 min
$2–3
Line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 101
18 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Petalumataxi 11 mi
13 min
$35–50

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Novato to Petaluma.

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Distance: 10.8 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

SMART operates a train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART Petaluma Downtown twice daily, and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Petaluma Blvd S & G St hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 18 min.

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