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How to get fromRedding to Novatoby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101 / ...
    7h 46m
    $51–76

  2. Drive  205.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Redding to Novatocar car 205.4 mi
    3h 25m
    $38–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    8h 14m
    $140–218

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    8h 40m
    $146–225

Redding to Novato by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redding Amtrak to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 8h 14m.

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