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How to get fromReno to Novatoby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Novato by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus
    3h 43m
    $47–242

  2. Drive 206.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Novatocar car 206.8 mi
    3h 38m
    $38–55

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Vallejo Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    7h 10m
    $55–94

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    9h 21m
    $136–551

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    6h 3m
    $121–575

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus
    4h 56m
    $91–554

  7. Bus via Truckee

    1. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    7h 18m

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    7h 23m
    $60–98

Reno to Novato by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Vallejo Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $120–550 and the journey takes 7h 23m.

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