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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Mammoth Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd via Hyde St & Grove St, San Francisco - 16th St, Northstar Village Gate # 7 and Reno - Tahoe International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Novato to Mammoth Lakes?

The distance between Novato and Mammoth Lakes is 370 miles. The road distance is 270.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $220 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Novato to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Novato to Mammoth Lakes bus arrive?

Novato to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Hyde St & Grove St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Mammoth Lakes?

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

Where can I stay near Mammoth Lakes?

There are 1048+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.

Novato to Mammoth Lakes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Novato to Mammoth Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus
3. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
10h
$229–271
Drive 268.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Mammoth Lakescar 268.9 mi
6h 6m
$50–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain
3. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
15h 1m
$153–366
Bus, fly to Bishop Airport
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane SFO - BIH
3. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
6h 45m
$59–295
Bus via Reno Airport (RNO)
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus
3. Take the bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
12h 18m
Bus via Merced
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
5. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
16h 49m
$111–139
Bus, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
8h 40m
$85–397
Bus, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SFO - FAT
3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus
4. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
12h 35m
$131–477

Novato to Mammoth Lakes by bus, subway, and train

7Weekly Services

15h 1mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 367.8 mi
Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd via Hyde St & Grove St, Rhode Island St & 16th St, San Francisco - 16th St, Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, and Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 in around 10h.

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