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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Tehachapi is to bus and BART which costs $45 - $75 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Novato to Tehachapi?

The distance between Novato and Tehachapi is 337 miles. The road distance is 344.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Tehachapi without a car is to bus and BART which takes 12h 12m and costs $45 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Novato to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Tehachapi bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to Tehachapi bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Novato to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Tehachapi is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Novato to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 10+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Novato to Tehachapi - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, BART, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Novato to Tehachapi by bus, plane, subway, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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

Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)SFO - BFL
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride
6h 19m
$74–312
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Delano
4. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to GET Downtown Transit Center110
5. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
12h 12m
$46–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Barbara
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop
17h 42m
Drive 342.4 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Tehachapi342.4 mi
5h 40m
$63–91
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)SFO - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
9h 45m
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)STS - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
9h 40m
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 Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
13h
$71–130
Bus via Santa Barbara
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop
16h 20m
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Emeryville
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
18h 35m

Novato to Tehachapi by bus, subway, and foot

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12h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.8 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Tehachapi Park & Ride via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 13h.

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