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How to get fromChico to Novatoby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Novato by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 6m
    $63–116

  2. Drive 151.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Novatocar car 151.2 mi
    2h 53m
    $28–40

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 41m
    $58–122

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    6h 58m
    $65–129

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101 / ...
    7h 5m
    $34–62

Chico to Novato by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to SMART Novato Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, 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 7h 5m.

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