There are 3 ways to get from Nevada City to San Francisco by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 29m$40–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th Stbus 60
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
7h 31m$20–35Drive 146.6 mi
- Drive from Nevada City to San Franciscocar 146.6 mi
2h 40m$27–39
Nevada City to San Francisco by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nevada City to San Francisco is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nevada City to San Francisco is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Nevada City to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento St at Adams St and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Auburn Station, 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Nevada City and San Francisco is 164 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Nevada City to San Francisco without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 29m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Nevada City to San Francisco, including transfers.
Nevada City to San Francisco bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from Sacramento St at Adams St station.
Nevada City to San Francisco bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nevada City to San Francisco is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Nevada City to San Francisco.
There are 828+ hotels available in San Francisco.
What companies run services between Nevada City, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to San Francisco Bus Station via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nevada County Connects
Bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Nevada County Connects
- Schedules at
- Nevada County Connects Route Schedules and Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Nevada County Connects
- Schedules at
- Nevada County Connects Route Schedules and Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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