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How to get fromMonterey to Nevada Cityby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Nevada City by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    9h 46m
    $122–228

  2. Drive 244.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Nevada Citycar car 244.3 mi
    4h 22m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    11h 58m
    $73–131

  4. Shuttle, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    10h 4m
    $104–175

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    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
    11h 29m
    $81–164

Monterey to Nevada City by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Nevada City via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 9h 46m.

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