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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to San Rafael is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to San Rafael is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and San Rafael?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Novato and San Rafael?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART Novato Downtown and arriving at SMART San Rafael. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Novato to San Rafael?

The distance between Novato and San Rafael is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to San Rafael without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs .

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

The train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafael takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Novato to San Rafael bus services, operated by Marin Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where do I catch the Novato to San Rafael train from?

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

Train or bus from Novato to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Novato to San Rafael is to train which takes 20 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Novato to San Rafael bus arrive?

Novato to San Rafael bus services, operated by Marin Transit, arrive at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.

Where does the Novato to San Rafael train arrive?

Novato to San Rafael train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.

Can I drive from Novato to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to San Rafael is 11 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Novato to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 472+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Novato to San Rafael - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Novato to San Rafael 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 San RafaelSmart
20 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B49 / ...
20 min
$2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to San Rafael11.1 mi
12 min
$40–55
Drive 11.1 mi
1. Drive from Novato to San Rafael11.1 mi
12 min
$2–3

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Novato to San Rafael.

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Distance: 10.8 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

SMART operates a train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafael hourly, and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Marin Transit operates a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 20 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route hourly.

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