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How to get fromNevada City to Carson Cityby train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Nevada City to Carson City by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus Crsn
    6h 6m
    $81–128

  2. Drive 93.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nevada City to Carson Citycar car 93.6 mi
    2h 3m
    $18–25

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  • Distance: 144 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Nevada City to Carson City. However, you can take the taxi to Colfax Amtrak Station, take the train to Reno, walk to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS, then take the bus to Washington Street and W Plaza Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Nevada City to Carson City in around 2h 3m.

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