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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Vacaville is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Vacaville is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.

How far is it from Novato to Vacaville?

The distance between Novato and Vacaville is 93 miles. The road distance is 43.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Vacaville without a car is to bus and BART which takes 3h 51m and costs $16 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Novato to Vacaville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Vacaville bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to Vacaville bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Novato to Vacaville?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Vacaville is 44 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Novato to Vacaville.

Where can I stay near Vacaville?

There are 53+ hotels available in Vacaville.

Novato to Vacaville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and line 580 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Novato and Vacaville?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Vacaville Transportation Center via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte Station and Fairfield Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Vacaville by bus, subway, train, 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.

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Walnut Creeksubway
3. Take the bus from Walnut Creek BART to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus B
3h 51m
$16–22
Drive 43.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Vacavillecar 43.3 mi
50 min
$8–12
Line 580 bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
2. Take the train from Richmond to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 6m
$23–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Vacavilletaxi 43.3 mi
50 min
$140–180
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 Fairfield Transportation Centerbus R / ...
4h 32m
$17–26

Novato to Vacaville by bus and subway

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.7 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Vacaville Transportation Center via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and Fairfield Transportation Center in around 4h 32m.

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