What is the cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Nevada City?

The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Nevada City is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Nevada City?

The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Nevada City is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Elk Grove and Nevada City?

No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to Nevada City. However, there are services departing from Light Rail - Watt I80 and arriving at Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Nevada St at Amtrak Station and Tinloy St at Bank St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Elk Grove and Nevada City?

No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Elk Grove to Nevada City?

The distance between Elk Grove and Nevada City is 85 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elk Grove to Nevada City without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 33m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Elk Grove to Nevada City?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Elk Grove to Nevada City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elk Grove to Nevada City bus from?

Elk Grove to Nevada City bus services, operated by Placer County Transit, depart from Light Rail - Watt I80 station.

Where do I catch the Elk Grove to Nevada City train from?

Elk Grove to Nevada City train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from CRC Station.

Where does the Elk Grove to Nevada City bus arrive?

Elk Grove to Nevada City bus services, operated by Placer County Transit, arrive at Auburn Station.

Where does the Elk Grove to Nevada City train arrive?

Elk Grove to Nevada City train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at 8th & O Station.

Can I drive from Elk Grove to Nevada City?

Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Nevada City is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Elk Grove to Nevada City.

Where can I stay near Nevada City?

There are 84+ hotels available in Nevada City.

Elk Grove to Nevada City - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elk Grove to Nevada City by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & O Stationtram Blue
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
3h 33m
$87–124
Drive 68.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elk Grove to Nevada Citycar 68.3 mi
1h 23m
$13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Stationbus 10
2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
4h 11m
$69–84
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from CRC Station to Watt/I-80 Stationtram
2. Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Stationbus 10
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
5h 53m
$29–37

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Distance: 84.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Light Rail - Watt I80, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 4h 11m.

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