There are 3 ways to get from Menlo Park to Nevada City by subway, train, car, or bus
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BART, train
best- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 22m$102–167Drive 172.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Menlo Park to Nevada Citycar 172.1 mi
3h 16m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
8h 20m$57–122
Menlo Park to Nevada City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Menlo Park to Nevada City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Nevada City is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Menlo Park to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Menlo Park and Nevada City is 198 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.
The best way to get from Menlo Park to Nevada City without a car is to BART and train which takes 6h 22m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Menlo Park to Nevada City, including transfers.
Menlo Park to Nevada City train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.
Menlo Park to Nevada City train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menlo Park to Nevada City is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Menlo Park to Nevada City.
There are 91+ hotels available in Nevada City.
What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Menlo Park to Nevada City. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City. Alternatively, you can drive from Menlo Park to Nevada City in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
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