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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Nevada Cityby unknown, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Nevada City by unknown, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry, train

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 8m

  2. Travel, ferry, fly, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 13m

  3. Travel, ferry, train, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    8h 12m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Nevada City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Nevada City. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City. Alternatively, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Terminal Way and Airmotive Way, take the line 12 bus to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, walk to Reno, take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City.

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