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 52m.

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 52m 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 7h 3m.

How far is it from Chico to Novato?

The distance between Chico and Novato is 190 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 train which takes 6h 35m and costs $50 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chico to Novato?

The best way to get from Chico to Novato is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Chico to Novato bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chico to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Novato is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Chico to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 128+ hotels available in Novato.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to SacramentoCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to RichmondCapitol Corridor
6h 35m
$51–80
Drive 151.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Novato151.2 mi
2h 52m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
7h 3m
$49–132
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
7h 9m
$37–64

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

7Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to DeLong Ave & Reichert Ave via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 6h 35m. 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 3m.

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