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How to get fromArcata to Nevada Cityby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Nevada City by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Redding

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 6m
    $173–267

  2. Drive  284.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to Nevada Citycar car 284.4 mi
    5h 58m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    13h 26m

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ACV - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $649–952

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    13h 58m

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ACV - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    10h 32m
    $265–842

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Arcata to Nevada City. However, you can take the bus to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek, take the bus to SR 299 & Martin Rd., take the bus to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, walk to Redding Amtrak, take the train to Sacramento, take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Martinez, Martinez, Auburn Amtrak, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 13h 26m.

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