There are 4 ways to get from Redwood City to Nevada City by subway, train, car, or bus
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BART, train
best- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 17m$102–167Drive 171 mi
cheapest- Drive from Redwood City to Nevada Citycar 171 mi
3h 6m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
8h 24m$58–123BART, train, bus
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
8h 57m$51–100
Redwood City to Nevada City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Nevada City is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Nevada City is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Redwood City and Nevada City is 194 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Nevada City without a car is to BART and train which takes 6h 17m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Redwood City to Nevada City, including transfers.
Redwood City to Nevada City train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.
Redwood City to Nevada City train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Nevada City is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Redwood City to Nevada City.
There are 89+ hotels available in Nevada City.
What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Redwood City 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 drive from Redwood City to Nevada City in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
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