What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato?

The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $19.

How far is it from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato?

The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Novato is 81 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato without a car is to BART and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $16 - $24.

How long does it take to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 135+ hotels available in Novato.

Can I share a ride from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Novato. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato - 6 ways to travel via BART, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato by subway, bus, rideshare, 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.

BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Montgomery StreetGreen-S
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
3h 36m
$16–24
Drive 72 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato72 mi
1h 21m
$14–19
BART, line 580 bus
1. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del NorteOrange-N
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B580 / ...
4h 30m
$20–28
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Novato72 mi
1h 21m
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
3h 47m
$20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
4h 35m

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato by bus and subway

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Novato.

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Distance: 80.8 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 4h 35m.

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