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

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Novato is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chico to Novato is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Novato. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Novato?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Novato. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Chico to Novato?

The distance between Chico and Novato is 206 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chico to Novato without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Chico to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Novato bus from?

Chico to Novato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chico to Novato train from?

Chico to Novato train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Chico to Novato?

The best way to get from Chico to Novato is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Chico to Novato bus arrive?

Chico to Novato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Novato train arrive?

Chico to Novato train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Chico to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Novato is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Chico to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 144+ hotels available in Novato.

Chico to Novato - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Novato by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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best
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101 / ...
6h 21m
$33–54
Drive 151.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Novatocar 151.2 mi
2h 53m
$28–40
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 33m
$53–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
6h 59m
$54–114

Chico to Novato by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 21mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.8 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 6h 33m.

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