What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Nevada City?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Nevada City is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Nevada City?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Nevada City is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Novato and Nevada City?

No, there is no direct train from Novato to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from SMART Novato Downtown and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Novato to Nevada City?

The distance between Novato and Nevada City is 171 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Nevada City without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Nevada City without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $90 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Novato to Nevada City?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Novato to Nevada City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Nevada City train from?

Novato to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Where does the Novato to Nevada City train arrive?

Novato to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Novato to Nevada City?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Nevada City is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Novato to Nevada City.

Where can I stay near Nevada City?

There are 89+ hotels available in Nevada City.

Novato to Nevada City - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 6m
$93–156
Drive 135.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Nevada Citycar 135.5 mi
2h 29m
$25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus
2. Take the train from Martinez to Auburn Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
8h 32m
$46–85

Novato to Nevada City by train and bus

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8h 32mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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