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How to get fromPismo Beach to Nevada Cityby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Nevada City by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    13h 46m
    $164–319

  2. Drive 349.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Nevada Citycar car 349.6 mi
    6h 27m
    $64–93

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    14h 45m
    $120–210

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $398–767

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    15h 9m
    $120–270

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBP - 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
    9h 41m
    $246–670

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

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - 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
    8h 59m
    $240–524

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 413.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 46m

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

You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Nevada City via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Sacramento, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 13h 46m.

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