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How to get fromPalm Desert to Nevada Cityby plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Nevada City by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    7h 18m
    $122–459

  2. Drive 557.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Nevada Citycar car 557.1 mi
    9h 34m
    $102–147

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Marysville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Marysville Amtrak Station to Nevada Citytaxi taxi
    17h 8m
    $222–331

  4. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    21h 51m
    $307–560

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 36m
    $236–463

  6. Bus, taxi via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Marysville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Marysville Amtrak Station to Nevada Citytaxi taxi
    17h 46m
    $246–333

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    24h 9m
    $236–465

Palm Desert to Nevada City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Nevada City. However, you can take the taxi to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal B, take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento, take the train to Auburn Amtrak, walk to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, take the bus to Tinloy St at Bank St, then take the line 1 bus to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge. Alternatively, you can take the line 11 bus to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, walk to Indio Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Stockton, walk to Stockton, take the bus to Marysville Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City.

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