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How to get fromNevada City to Salinasby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nevada City to Salinas by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train via San Jose

    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 San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    8h 21m
    $76–142

  2. Drive 233.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nevada City to Salinascar car 233.3 mi
    4h 6m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    5. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    10h 25m
    $68–98

  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
    9h 16m
    $72–156

Nevada City to Salinas by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Salinas via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, and San Jose in around 10h 25m.

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