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How to get fromLos Angeles to Nevada Cityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Nevada City by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 31m
    $395–793

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus bus 60
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    14h 30m
    $68–127

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    16h 35m
    $243–460

  4. Drive 439.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Nevada Citycar car 439.1 mi
    7h 33m
    $81–116

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $584–889

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - 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
    8h 24m
    $143–306

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - 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
    8h 22m
    $192–692

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 9m
    $219–810

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - 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
    10h 3m
    $351–753

  10. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - 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 3m
    $81–399

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    17h 13m

Los Angeles to Nevada City by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Nevada City via Sacramento and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 16h 35m.

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