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 52m.

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 41m 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 Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

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 52m and costs $65 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m 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 41m to drive from California to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 138+ 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 Sandwichbus
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
8h 52m
$66–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 154
10h 35m
$50–172
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Emeryville to Novatotaxi
12h 14m
$170–273
Drive 401.6 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Novatocar 401.6 mi
6h 41m
$74–106
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
10h 44m
$56–154

California to Novato by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 35mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.2 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

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 Fremont St & Mission St in around 10h 35m.

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