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How to get fromBerkeley to Sierra Cityby train, car, bus, subway, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Sierra City by train, car, bus, subway, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sierra Citycar car
    5h 47m
    $45–98

  2. Drive  191.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Sierra Citycar car 191.3 mi
    3h 37m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    2. Drive from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Sierra Citycar car
    6h 5m
    $109–116

  4. BART, fly, drive

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Drive from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sierra Citycar car
    5h 8m
    $233–501

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the taxi from Truckee to Sierra Citytaxi taxi
    7h 45m
    $241–298

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Sierra City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to Sierra City. However, you can take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station, then drive to Sierra City. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Rockridge to Sierra City via Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek BART, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek Park & Ride, and Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar in around 6h 5m.

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