There are 4 ways to get from El Dorado Hills to Novato by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 22m$87–123Drive 103.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Dorado Hills to Novatocar 103.1 mi
1h 53m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride to Richards Blvd at North 7th Streetbus C
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101 / ...
6h 10m$51–72Tram, train, bus
- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
6h 12m$89–128
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Novato is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Novato is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from El Dorado Hills to Novato. However, there are services departing from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from El Dorado Hills station to Novato. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at El Cerrito Del Norte via Sacramento and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between El Dorado Hills and Novato is 135 miles. The road distance is 103.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Dorado Hills to Novato without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 22m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from El Dorado Hills to Novato, including transfers.
El Dorado Hills to Novato bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride station.
El Dorado Hills to Novato train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
El Dorado Hills to Novato bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Richards Blvd at North 7th Street station.
What companies run services between El Dorado Hills, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Dorado Hills to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Bass Lake Road Park and Ride, Richards Blvd at North 7th Street, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride to Richards Blvd at North 7th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $7–11
Bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $7–11
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Booking & Getting There
El Dorado Hills to Novato train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Dorado Hills to Novato is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from El Dorado Hills to Novato.
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