There are 3 ways to get from Folsom to Nevada City by tram, train, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
3h 37m$64–98Drive 45.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folsom to Nevada Citycar 45.3 mi
1h$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Folsom to Nevada Citytaxi 45.3 mi
1h$160–190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folsom to Nevada City is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Folsom to Nevada City is to drive which takes 1h and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Folsom station to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Folsom and Nevada City is 90 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.
The best way to get from Folsom to Nevada City without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Folsom to Nevada City, including transfers.
Folsom to Nevada City train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.
Folsom to Nevada City train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folsom to Nevada City is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Folsom to Nevada City.
There are 89+ hotels available in Nevada City.
What companies run services between Folsom, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Folsom to Nevada City. However, you can take the vehicle to Sacramento Valley Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City. Alternatively, you can drive from Folsom to Nevada City in around 1h.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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