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

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

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    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 4m
    $90–421

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 11m
    $242–327

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    21h 22m
    $281–525

  4. Drive 541.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Nevada Citycar car 541.9 mi
    9h 18m
    $99–143

  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 23m
    $204–425

  6. Bus, train via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    19h 48m
    $149–288

  7. Bus, train via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Oakland to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    22h 52m
    $231–461

Palm Springs to Nevada City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs 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 bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Anaheim, walk to Anaheim, 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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