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How to get fromNevada City to Carmelby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nevada City to Carmel by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    9h 25m
    $136–238

  2. Drive 249.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nevada City to Carmelcar car 249.7 mi
    4h 23m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, train, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 47m
    $102–179

  4. Bus, train via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 36m
    $78–154

Nevada City to Carmel by bus, train, and shuttle

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Nevada City to Carmel. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Carmel. Alternatively, you can drive from Nevada City to Carmel in around 4h 23m.

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