What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Truckee?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Truckee is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Truckee?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Hyde St & Grove St, San Francisco - 16th St and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Novato to Truckee?

The distance between Novato and Truckee is 246 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Truckee without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Truckee without a car is to bus via Northstar Village Gate # 8 which takes 7h 15m and costs $104 - $107.

How long does it take to get from Novato to Truckee?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Novato to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Truckee bus from?

Novato to Truckee bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Truckee bus arrive?

Novato to Truckee bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Hyde St & Grove St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Truckee is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Novato to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1655+ hotels available in Truckee.

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

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Bus via Northstar Village Gate # 8
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
7h 15m
$104–107
Drive 175.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Truckeecar 175.5 mi
3h 6m
$32–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
8h 31m
$61–137
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
5h 41m
$341–601
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
8h 15m
$34–65

Novato to Truckee by bus, subway, and train

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.9 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Hyde St & Grove St, Rhode Island St & 16th St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Northstar Village Gate # 8 in around 7h 15m.

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