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How to get fromCarlsbad to Nevada Cityby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlsbad to Nevada City by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    $280–436

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus bus 60
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    19h 5m
    $80–156

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    18h 23m
    $114–251

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 35m
    $258–511

  5. Drive 525.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Nevada Citycar car 525.5 mi
    9h 2m
    $96–139

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 26m
    $142–502

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 18m
    $106–310

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    20h 58m
    $209–452

Carlsbad to Nevada City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Nevada City via Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 19h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, 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 19h 5m.

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