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How to get fromCarmel Valley Village to Nevada Cityby train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel Valley Village to Nevada City by train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 17m
    $175–290

  2. Drive 248.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel Valley Village to Nevada Citycar car 248.7 mi
    4h 30m
    $46–66

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    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
    10h
    $128–236

  4. Shuttle, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    11h 31m
    $135–220

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  • Distance: 281.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley Village, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley Village to Nevada City via Salinas, Emeryville, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 8h 17m.

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