What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Santa Rosa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Novato and Santa Rosa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART Novato Downtown and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Novato to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Novato and Santa Rosa is 26 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Santa Rosa without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Novato to Santa Rosa?

The train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Novato to Santa Rosa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Novato to Santa Rosa train from?

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

Train or bus from Novato to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Novato to Santa Rosa is to train which takes 42 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $10 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Novato to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Novato to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Novato to Santa Rosa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Novato to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Santa Rosa is 27 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Novato to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 233+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Novato to Santa Rosa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Santa Rosa 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
best
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
42 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
53 min
$1–10
Drive 26.8 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Santa Rosacar 26.8 mi
28 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Santa Rosataxi 26.8 mi
28 min
$90–110

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Novato to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

SMART operates a train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown hourly, and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Santa Rosa Transit Mall hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 53 min. Sonoma County Transit also services this route once daily.

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