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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Novato?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Olive Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Petaluma and Novato?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART Petaluma Downtown and arriving at SMART Novato Downtown. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Petaluma to Novato?

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

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

The best way to get from Petaluma to Novato without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs .

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

The train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Novato Downtown takes 15 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Novato bus from?

Petaluma to Novato bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Novato train from?

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

Train or bus from Petaluma to Novato?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Novato is to train which takes 15 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 22 min.

Where does the Petaluma to Novato bus arrive?

Petaluma to Novato bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Redwood Blvd & Olive Ave station.

Where does the Petaluma to Novato train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Petaluma to Novato?

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

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 125+ hotels available in Novato.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to Novato 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 Petaluma Downtown to SMART Novato Downtowntrain Smart
15 min
Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petaluma to Novatocar 10.9 mi
13 min
$2–3
Line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Redwood Blvd & Olive Avebus 101
22 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Petaluma to Novatotaxi 10.9 mi
13 min
$35–50

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Petaluma to Novato.

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Distance: 10.8 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

SMART operates a train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Novato Downtown twice daily, and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Redwood Blvd & Olive Ave hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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