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

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DEN - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $357–580

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DEN - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    11h 59m
    $144–657

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    29h 25m
    $451–874

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    30h 6m
    $218–391

  5. Drive 1,073.1 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Nevada Citycar car 1,073.1 mi
    18h 8m
    $196–283

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DEN - 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
    9h 34m
    $155–413

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DEN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    11h 25m
    $444–654

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    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
    12h 31m
    $165–599

Denver to Nevada City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $400–850 and the journey takes 29h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, Reno, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 30h 6m.

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