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 41m$70–111Drive 103.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Dorado Hills to Novatocar 103.1 mi
1h 52m$19–28Bus
- 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 44m$49–75Tram, 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 11m$74–118
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Novato is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Novato is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $28.
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 44m.
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 SMART Novato Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between El Dorado Hills and Novato is 134 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 41m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 44m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
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
- https://eldoradotransit.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $7–11
Bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $7–11
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More Questions & Answers
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 52m to drive from El Dorado Hills to Novato.
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