What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Novato?

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

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Novato?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Novato is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Novato?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and Novato?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART San Rafael and arriving at SMART Novato Downtown. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from San Rafael to Novato?

The distance between San Rafael and Novato is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.3 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Novato without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Novato?

The train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtown takes 17 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Novato bus from?

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

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Novato train from?

San Rafael to Novato train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART San Rafael station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Novato?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Novato is to train which takes 17 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 21 min.

Where does the San Rafael to Novato bus arrive?

San Rafael to Novato bus services, operated by Marin Transit, arrive at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the San Rafael to Novato train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Rafael to Novato?

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

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 123+ hotels available in Novato.

San Rafael to Novato - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael 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 San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain Smart
17 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 49 / ...
21 min
$2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Novatotaxi 11.3 mi
13 min
$45–55
Drive 11.3 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Novatocar 11.3 mi
13 min
$3

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Rafael to Novato.

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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 twice daily, and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Marin Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 21 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route hourly.

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