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How to get fromGrass Valley to Novatoby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grass Valley to Novato by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 6m
    $46–97

  2. Drive 131.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grass Valley to Novatocar car 131.6 mi
    2h 25m
    $24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th Stbus bus 60
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101 / ...
    8h 44m
    $26–45

  4. Bus, train via SMART Novato Downtown

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 23m
    $44–89

  5. Bus, train via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    6h 59m
    $48–96

Grass Valley to Novato by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from City Hall to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 8h 44m.

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