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How to get fromSacramento to Downievilleby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Downieville by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Downievillecar car
    2h 30m
    $27–50

  2. Drive 102.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Downievillecar car 102.8 mi
    2h 2m
    $19–28

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from J & 4th St to I St & 9th Stbus bus 70 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gov't Center I St & 9th St to Foothill Volunteer Fire Departmentbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Foothill Volunteer Fire Department to Downievilletaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $146–185

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  • Distance: 109.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Downieville, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Downieville. However, you can take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station then drive to Downieville. Alternatively, you can take the bus to I St & 9th St, take the bus to Foothill Volunteer Fire Department, then take the taxi to Downieville.

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