What is the cheapest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Novato?

The cheapest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Novato is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Novato?

The fastest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Novato is to bus and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $65 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Mammoth Lakes and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Mammoth Lakes to Novato. However, there are services departing from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Reno Tahoe International Airport, Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, De Haro St & 16th St and Larkin St & Grove St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Mammoth Lakes to Novato?

The distance between Mammoth Lakes and Novato is 316 miles. The road distance is 270.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mammoth Lakes to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Novato without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $220 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Mammoth Lakes to Novato?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Mammoth Lakes to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mammoth Lakes to Novato bus from?

Mammoth Lakes to Novato bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd station.

Where does the Mammoth Lakes to Novato bus arrive?

Mammoth Lakes to Novato bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Reno - Tahoe International Airport station.

Can I drive from Mammoth Lakes to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Mammoth Lakes to Novato is 271 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Mammoth Lakes to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 114+ hotels available in Novato.

Mammoth Lakes to Novato - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Mammoth Lakes to Novato by bus, plane, 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 to Bishop Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
2. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BIH - SFO
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus
5h 40m
$67–270
Drive 269 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Novatocar 269 mi
6h 7m
$50–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus
2. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus
3. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
9h 32m
$229–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395 Route North
2. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
14h 22m
$163–707
Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus
8h 25m
$74–285
Bus via Reno Airport (RNO)
1. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus
3. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus
4. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
11h 51m

Mammoth Lakes to Novato by bus, train, and subway

7Weekly Services

14h 22mAverage Duration

$163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, San Francisco - 16th St, De Haro St & 16th St, and Larkin St & Grove St in around 9h 32m.

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