What is the cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Novato?

The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Novato is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Novato?

The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Novato is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Grass Valley and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Grass Valley to Novato. However, there are services departing from City Hall and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Auburn Station, 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Grass Valley to Novato?

The distance between Grass Valley and Novato is 168 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.

How do I travel from Grass Valley to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from Grass Valley to Novato without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Grass Valley to Novato?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Grass Valley to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grass Valley to Novato bus from?

Grass Valley to Novato bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from City Hall station.

Where does the Grass Valley to Novato bus arrive?

Grass Valley to Novato bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Grass Valley to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Novato is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Grass Valley to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 134+ hotels available in Novato.

Grass Valley to Novato - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 3m
$44–67
Drive 131.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grass Valley to Novatocar 131.6 mi
2h 24m
$24–35
Bus, train via Fairfield
1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus R / ...
7h 13m
$40–52
Bus, train via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
6h 51m
$48–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th Stbus 60
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
8h 54m
$34–59

Grass Valley to Novato by bus, train, and subway

1Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.6 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from City Hall to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 8h 54m.

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