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How to get fromSan Rafael to Novatoby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Novato by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain train Smart
    17 min

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 71 / ...
    23 min
    $2–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Novatotaxi taxi 11.3 mi
    13 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive  11.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Rafael to Novatocar car 11.3 mi
    13 min
    $3

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  • Distance: 10.8 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

SMART operates a train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtown hourly, and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Marin Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 23 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route hourly.

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