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How to get fromNovato to Reddingby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Redding by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 22m
    $133–216

  2. Drive  206 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Novato to Reddingcar car 206 mi
    3h 26m
    $38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 54m
    $51–80

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Redding Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 28m
    $139–224

Novato to Redding by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Redding, CA, USA?

You can take a train from SMART Novato Downtown to Redding Amtrak via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Sacramento in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Redding Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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