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.

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.

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 127+ 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, or car

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 52m
$48–65
Bus, train via Sacramento
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus R / ...
8h 28m
$28–42

Grass Valley to Novato by bus, train, and subway

1Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grass Valley to Novato.

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Distance: 166.6 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Grass Valley to Novato. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the subway to El Cerrito Del Norte, walk to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, take the line 580 bus to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, then take the bus to DeLong Ave & Reichert Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Suisun-Fairfield, Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 7h 13m.

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