What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Nevada City?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Nevada City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Nevada City?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Nevada City is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Nevada City?

No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Salinas to Nevada City?

The distance between Salinas and Nevada City is 266 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Nevada City without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Nevada City without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Nevada City?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Salinas to Nevada City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Nevada City train from?

Salinas to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Salinas to Nevada City train arrive?

Salinas to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Nevada City?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Nevada City is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Salinas to Nevada City.

Where can I stay near Nevada City?

There are 89+ hotels available in Nevada City.

Salinas to Nevada City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Nevada City by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 53m
$102–205
Drive 232.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Nevada Citycar 232.1 mi
4h 8m
$43–62
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Marysville Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the taxi from Marysville Amtrak Station to Nevada Citytaxi
8h 46m
$173–232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
2. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
9h 36m
$58–145

Salinas to Nevada City by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.2 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Nevada City via Emeryville and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 7h 53m.

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