There are 3 ways to get from Grass Valley to Scotts Valley by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
7h 39m$58–120Drive 195.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grass Valley to Scotts Valleycar 195.2 mi
3h 33m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
9h 43m$50–76
Grass Valley to Scotts Valley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Scotts Valley is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Scotts Valley is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Grass Valley to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from City Hall and arriving at Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Grass Valley and Scotts Valley is 222 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grass Valley to Scotts Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 39m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Grass Valley to Scotts Valley, including transfers.
Grass Valley to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from City Hall station.
Grass Valley to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Scotts Valley is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Grass Valley to Scotts Valley.
There are 146+ hotels available in Scotts Valley.
What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Scotts Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from City Hall to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 9h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Auburn Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
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