There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Crescent City by bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
- Drive from Arcata to Crescent Citycar
8h 25m$80–122Drive 327.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Novato to Crescent Citycar 327.3 mi
6h 4m$60–87Bus, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
- Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Grocery Outletbus
8h 54m$278–792Bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus 20
11h 30m$73–107Bus, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane SFO - MFR
- Take the bus from Medford Airport to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus
10h 27m$183–312
Novato to Crescent City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Novato to Crescent City is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Novato to Crescent City is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Crescent City. However, there are services departing from Petaluma and arriving at Grocery Outlet via Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Novato and Crescent City is 333 miles. The road distance is 329.2 miles.
The best way to get from Novato to Crescent City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Novato to Crescent City, including transfers.
Novato to Crescent City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.
Novato to Crescent City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Crescent City is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Novato to Crescent City.
There are 46+ hotels available in Crescent City.
What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Crescent City, CA, USA?
You can take a train from SMART Novato Downtown to Grocery Outlet via SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, and Arcata Transit Center in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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