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

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

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  1. Bus, train, shuttle

    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 Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 51m
    $90–166

  2. Drive  245.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nevada City to Montereycar car 245.2 mi
    4h 21m
    $45–65

  3. 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
    9h 42m
    $66–133

  4. Bus, train

    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 Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train
    10h 37m
    $62–148

Nevada City to Monterey by bus, train, and shuttle

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Nevada City to Monterey. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Santa Clara Amtrak, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal B, walk to SJC Airport Terminal B, then take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Nevada City to Monterey in around 4h 21m.

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