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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Clearlake is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Clearlake is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Clearlake?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Clearlake. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Hill Ave. via Petaluma, Pear Tree Center, Main & Third and Ray's Food Place/Walmart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Novato to Clearlake?

The distance between Novato and Clearlake is 159 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Clearlake without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Novato to Clearlake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Clearlake bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to Clearlake bus arrive?

Novato to Clearlake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Novato to Clearlake?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Clearlake is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Novato to Clearlake.

Where can I stay near Clearlake?

There are 68+ hotels available in Clearlake.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Clearlake by bus (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 Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center to Main & Third7
3. Take the bus from Main & Third to Ray's Food Place/Walmart4
8h 10m
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART WindsorSmart
2. Drive from SMART Windsor to Clearlake
2h 17m
$11–21
Drive 77.8 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Clearlake77.8 mi
1h 44m
$15–21
Bus via Santa Rosa
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
2. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Pear Tree Center - Ross65
3. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center to Main & Third7
4. Take the bus from Main & Third to Ray's Food Place/Walmart4
8h 32m
$16–42

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Novato to Clearlake.

Launch map view

Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Hill Ave. via Petaluma, Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, Pear Tree Center, Main & Third, and Ray's Food Place/Walmart in around 8h 10m.

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