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How to get fromTruckee to Novatoby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Truckee to Novato by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    6h 33m
    $55–122

  2. Drive 175.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Novatocar car 175.5 mi
    3h 6m
    $32–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 12m
    $44–529

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus
    6h 26m
    $58–276

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    2. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    6h 57m
    $104–107

  6. Bus, train via Fairfield

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus bus R / ...
    8h 30m

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    8h 54m
    $47–527

Truckee to Novato by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $35–550 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Francisco - 16th St, De Haro St & 16th St, and Larkin St & Grove St in around 6h 57m.

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