What is the cheapest way to get from California to Nevada City?

The cheapest way to get from California to Nevada City is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Nevada City?

The fastest way to get from California to Nevada City is to drive which takes 7h 33m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between California and Nevada City?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Nevada City. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, Nevada St at Amtrak Station and Tinloy St at Bank St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between California and Nevada City?

No, there is no direct train from California to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from California to Nevada City?

The distance between California and Nevada City is 472 miles. The road distance is 441.6 miles.

How do I travel from California to Nevada City without a car?

The best way to get from California to Nevada City without a car is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from California to Nevada City?

It takes approximately 14h 30m to get from California to Nevada City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Nevada City bus from?

California to Nevada City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Nevada City train from?

California to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Nevada City?

The best way to get from California to Nevada City is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the California to Nevada City bus arrive?

California to Nevada City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the California to Nevada City train arrive?

California to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from California to Nevada City?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Nevada City is 442 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from California to Nevada City.

Where can I stay near Nevada City?

There are 89+ hotels available in Nevada City.

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There are 3 ways to get from California to Nevada City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus 60
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
14h 30m
$71–133
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
16h 35m
$242–457
Drive 439.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Nevada Citycar 439.1 mi
7h 33m
$81–116

California to Nevada City by bus

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Distance: 469.2 mi
Duration: 14h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Nevada City via Sacramento and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 16h 35m.

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