What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Nevada City?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Nevada City is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Nevada City?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Nevada City is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Nevada City?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Nevada City?

The distance between San Francisco and Nevada City is 166 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Nevada City without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $90 - $160.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Nevada City?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from San Francisco to Nevada City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Nevada City train from?

San Francisco to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Where does the San Francisco to Nevada City train arrive?

San Francisco to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Nevada City?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Nevada City is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from San Francisco to Nevada City.

Where can I stay near Nevada City?

There are 89+ hotels available in Nevada City.

San Francisco to Nevada City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 6m
$90–151
Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Francisco to Nevada Citycar 146.4 mi
2h 40m
$27–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Auburn Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 27m
$34–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 9m
$42–87

San Francisco to Nevada City by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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