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How to get fromSan Diego to Nevada Cityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Nevada City by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $284–429

  2. Drive 559.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Nevada Citycar car 559.2 mi
    9h 37m
    $102–148

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    18h 59m
    $153–246

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 31m
    $271–548

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - 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
    7h 4m
    $109–294

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    19h 2m
    $122–258

San Diego to Nevada City by tram, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, 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 18h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Nevada City via Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 20h 31m.

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