What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to San Jose is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Novato to San Jose is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at San Jose via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Novato to San Jose?

The distance between Novato and San Jose is 76 miles. The road distance is 72.3 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to San Jose without a car is to bus and BART which takes 2h 35m and costs $15 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Novato to San Jose?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Novato to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to San Jose bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to San Jose bus arrive?

Novato to San Jose bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Novato to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to San Jose is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Novato to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 498+ hotels available in San Jose.

Novato to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via bus, BART, line 580 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Novato to San Jose by bus, subway, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San JoseGreen-N
2h 35m
$15–21
Line 580 bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station580 / ...
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San JoseOrange-S
3h 4m
$14–19
Drive 71.9 mi
1. Drive from Novato to San Jose71.9 mi
1h 20m
$14–19
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2h 53m
$18–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 15m

Novato to San Jose by bus and subway

163Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.6 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to San Jose via Mission St & Fremont St and San Francisco in around 3h 15m.

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