What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Chico?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Chico is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Chico?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Chico is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Novato to Chico?

The distance between Novato and Chico is 207 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Chico without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $50 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Novato to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Chico bus from?

Novato to Chico bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Train or bus from Novato to Chico?

The best way to get from Novato to Chico is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Novato to Chico bus arrive?

Novato to Chico bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Chico is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Novato to Chico.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 45+ hotels available in Chico.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
6h 55m
$52–135
Drive 151.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Chico151.6 mi
2h 51m
$28–40
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to SacramentoCapitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
7h 2m
$51–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
7h 24m
$47–90

Novato to Chico by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 55mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.9 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from DeLong Ave & Reichert Ave to Chico Amtrak via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Sacramento in around 7h 2m.

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