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How to get fromGrand Junction to Nevada Cityby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Nevada City by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GJT - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 15m
    $173–572

  2. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GJT - 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
    10h 43m
    $104–472

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    21h 28m
    $578–878

  4. Drive  832 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Nevada Citycar car 832 mi
    14h 8m
    $152–220

  5. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MTJ - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    11h 39m
    $140–432

  6. Shuttle to Moab, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moabshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Moab (CNY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CNY - RNO
    3. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 59m
    $478–1,052

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–850 and the journey takes 21h 7m.

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