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How to get fromRiverside to Nevada Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Riverside to Nevada City by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - 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
    8h 45m
    $185–792

  2. Drive  490.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Nevada Citycar car 490.1 mi
    8h 28m
    $90–130

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    16h 22m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 8m
    $383–589

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    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
    10h 16m
    $160–407

  6. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 47m
    $188–650

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    11h 22m
    $277–901

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    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
    10h 50m
    $209–714

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    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
    11h 26m
    $315–855

  10. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    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
    11h 46m
    $109–520

  11. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Club Center Dr & Natomas Blvd to Nevada Citycar car
    16h 48m
    $90–152

  12. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    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
    20h 30m
    $332–530

Riverside to Nevada City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riverside to Nevada City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 489.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & N. 7Th St, Foothills Blvd & Junction Blvd, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 16h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Nevada City via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 19h 8m.

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