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

The cheapest way to get from Clearlake to Novato is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clearlake to Novato is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Clearlake and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearlake to Novato. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore and arriving at Petaluma via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Downtown Calistoga and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Clearlake to Novato?

The distance between Clearlake and Novato is 106 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clearlake to Novato without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs $12 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Clearlake to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clearlake to Novato bus from?

Clearlake to Novato bus services, operated by Lake Transit, depart from Ray's Food Place/Walmart station.

Where does the Clearlake to Novato bus arrive?

Clearlake to Novato bus services, operated by Lake Transit, arrive at Lincoln Ave. Bridge station.

Can I drive from Clearlake to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearlake to Novato is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Clearlake to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 142+ hotels available in Novato.

Clearlake to Novato - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Clearlake to Novato by bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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1. Take the bus from Ray's Food Place/Walmart to Lincoln Ave. Bridgebus 3
2. Take the bus from Downtown Calistoga to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctrbus 10
3. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus
6h 56m
$12–23
Drive 77.7 mi
1. Drive from Clearlake to Novatocar 77.7 mi
1h 45m
$15–21
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Clearlake to SMART Windsortaxi
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART Novato Downtowntrain Smart
2h 31m
$160–194

Clearlake to Novato by bus and train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.6 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore to SMART Novato Downtown via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Downtown Calistoga, Napa Amtrak Bus Stop, Petaluma, and SMART Petaluma Downtown in around 6h 56m.

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