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

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Novato is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Novato is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Placerville and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Novato. However, there are services departing from Placerville Station Transfer Center and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Placerville to Novato?

The distance between Placerville and Novato is 149 miles. The road distance is 118.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Placerville to Novato without a car is to bus and train via Sacramento which takes 5h 49m and costs $45 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Placerville to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placerville to Novato bus from?

Placerville to Novato bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Placerville Station Transfer Center.

Where does the Placerville to Novato bus arrive?

Placerville to Novato bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Placerville to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Novato is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Placerville to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 497+ hotels available in Novato.

Placerville to Novato - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Placerville to Novato by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via Sacramento
best
1. Take the bus from Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride to S Street at 65th Streetbus C / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 49m
$47–90
Drive 117.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Novatocar 117.6 mi
2h 5m
$22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 2m
$32–74
Bus, train via Folsom
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus 50x / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
7h 40m
$36–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101 / ...
7h 44m
$26–47
Bus, train via Fairfield
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Iron Point stationbus 50x / ...
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus R / ...
7h 59m
$26–47

Placerville to Novato by bus, train, and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.3 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 7h 44m.

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