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

The cheapest way to get from California to Novato is to bus and BART which costs $65 - $80 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Novato is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between California and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Novato. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from California to Novato?

The distance between California and Novato is 419 miles. The road distance is 403.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Novato without a car is to bus and BART which takes 8h 51m and costs $65 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from California to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Novato bus from?

California to Novato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to Novato bus arrive?

California to Novato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from California to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Novato is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from California to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 135+ hotels available in Novato.

California to Novato - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from California to Novato by bus, subway, train, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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 Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Street
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
8h 51m
$66–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
9h 58m
$51–183
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Emeryville to Novato
12h 13m
$171–269
Drive 401.6 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Novato401.6 mi
6h 38m
$74–106
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San FranciscoFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
10h 34m
$53–157

California to Novato by bus

9Weekly Buses

9h 58mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.2 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via San Francisco Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 9h 58m.

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