What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Blue Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Blue Lake is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Blue Lake?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Blue Lake is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Blue Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Blue Lake. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Greenwood Ave via Petaluma and Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Novato to Blue Lake?

The distance between Novato and Blue Lake is 266 miles. The road distance is 260.6 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Blue Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Blue Lake without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Novato to Blue Lake?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Novato to Blue Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Blue Lake bus from?

Novato to Blue Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.

Where does the Novato to Blue Lake bus arrive?

Novato to Blue Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.

Can I drive from Novato to Blue Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Blue Lake is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Novato to Blue Lake.

Where can I stay near Blue Lake?

There are 297+ hotels available in Blue Lake.

Novato to Blue Lake - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, line 71 bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Novato to Blue Lake by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 55m
$87–149
Drive 259.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Blue Lakecar 259.1 mi
4h 45m
$48–69
Line 71 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
6h 52m
$295–1,235

Novato to Blue Lake by bus (Amtrak)

14Weekly Buses

7h 55mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.1 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Blue Lake, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Petaluma to Arcata twice daily. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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