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How to get fromPalo Alto to Nevada Cityby subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Nevada City by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway Red-N
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    6h 28m
    $103–168

  2. Drive 171.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Nevada Citycar car 171.6 mi
    3h 16m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Marysville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marysville Amtrak Station to Nevada Citytaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $181–241

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    8h 14m
    $57–122

Palo Alto to Nevada City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Nevada City. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City. Alternatively, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Stockton, take the bus to Marysville Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City.

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