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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Placerville is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Placerville is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via San Francisco Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Novato to Placerville?

The distance between Novato and Placerville is 149 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Placerville without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Novato to Placerville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Placerville bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to Placerville bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Novato to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Placerville is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Novato to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 62+ hotels available in Placerville.

Novato to Placerville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Placerville by train, bus, car, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Richmond to SacramentoCapitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer CenterSac/SLT Connecting Bus
6h 14m
$34–52
Drive 117.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Placerville117.8 mi
2h 4m
$22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center50x
8h 7m
$40–53
Bus
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 - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
6h 59m
$33–58
Bus, train via Fairfield
1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield AmtrakR / ...
2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center50x
9h
$30–43

Novato to Placerville by bus, subway, and train

7Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Placerville Station Transfer Center via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & H St, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 6h 59m.

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