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How to get fromNevada City to Virginia Cityby train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nevada City to Virginia City by train (Amtrak) or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    4h 45m
    $164–233

  2. Drive 105.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nevada City to Virginia Citycar car 105.6 mi
    2h 5m
    $20–28

  3. Train via Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    5h 49m
    $138–203

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  • Distance: 136.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 48m.

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