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How to get fromSacramento, CA to Nevada Cityby bus, tram, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Nevada City by bus, tram, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 81 bus, tram, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 65Th St & Stockton Blvd to University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4bus bus 81
    2. Take the tram from University/65th Street Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Colfax Amtrak Station to Nevada Citytaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $66–100

  2. Line 51 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    5h 32m
    $6–10

  3. Drive 63.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento, CA to Nevada Citycar car 63.6 mi
    1h 17m
    $12–17

  4. Line 51 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus bus 51
    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 5
    5h 39m
    $16–32

  5. Line 51 bus, bus via Watt/I-80 Station

    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & Capitol Avebus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Stationbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    6h 2m
    $10–14

Sacramento, CA to Nevada City by bus and foot

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 5h 32m.

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