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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Truckee and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Novato. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, De Haro St & 16th St and Larkin St & Grove St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Truckee to Novato?

The distance between Truckee and Novato is 206 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Truckee to Novato without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 51m and costs $40 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Truckee to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truckee to Novato bus from?

Truckee to Novato bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.

Where does the Truckee to Novato bus arrive?

Truckee to Novato bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Francisco - 16th St station.

Can I drive from Truckee to Novato?

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

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 145+ hotels available in Novato.

Truckee to Novato - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Novato by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 51m
$44–93
Drive 175.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truckee to Novatocar 175.5 mi
3h 6m
$32–47
Bus via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus Northstar
2. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
6h 55m
$104–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
8h 52m
$63–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Truckee to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101 / ...
7h 35m
$34–62
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
5h 37m
$341–601

Truckee to Novato by bus, train, and subway

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.2 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Francisco - 16th St, De Haro St & 16th St, and Larkin St & Grove St in around 6h 55m.

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