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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Tehachapi is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 11h 29m.

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 43m 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 EB via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, Park & Ride/McKee Rd. and GET Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Novato to Tehachapi?

The distance between Novato and Tehachapi is 333 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 which takes 11h 29m and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Tehachapi is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Novato to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

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

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

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 Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane SFO - BFL
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus
6h 52m
$85–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
11h 29m
$47–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Barbaratrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 42m
$159–329
Drive 342.4 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Tehachapicar 342.4 mi
5h 43m
$63–91
Taxi to Napa County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Napa County Airport (APC)taxi
2. Fly from Napa County Airport (APC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane APC - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus
7h 38m
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus
10h 2m
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus
9h 59m
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Delanobus
4. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus 110
5. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
12h 12m
$47–74
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Emeryvilletaxi
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
18h 35m

Novato to Tehachapi by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 29mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331.5 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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 EB via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Park & Ride/McKee Rd., and GET Downtown Transit Center in around 11h 29m.

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