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How to get fromOakland to Nevada Cityby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Nevada City by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    4h 50m
    $89–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    7h 35m
    $22–47

  3. Train, bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    6h 45m
    $33–67

  4. Drive 140.4 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Nevada Citycar car 140.4 mi
    2h 33m
    $26–37

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Auburn Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    5h 51m
    $43–88

Oakland to Nevada City by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Roseville Bus Stop, Roseville Amtrak, Auburn Amtrak, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 7h 35m.

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