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How to get fromNevada City to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Nevada City to Mammoth Lakes 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 Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus 395 / ...
    9h 13m
    $110–169
  2. Drive 220.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nevada City to Mammoth Lakescar car 220.3 mi
    4h 40m
    $41–59

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nevada City to Mammoth Lakes. However, you can take the taxi to Colfax Amtrak Station, take the train to Reno, walk to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, take the bus to RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, walk to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, then take the bus to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd. Alternatively, you can drive from Nevada City to Mammoth Lakes in around 4h 40m.

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