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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Nevada Cityby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Nevada City by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    11h 21m
    $167–313

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    13h 40m
    $60–110

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus 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
    12h 3m
    $115–214

  4. Drive 337.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Nevada Citycar car 337.1 mi
    6h 14m
    $62–89

  5. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $368–732

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train
    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
    12h 44m
    $116–258

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBP - 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
    10h 51m
    $216–634

  8. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    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
    10h 9m
    $210–488

San Luis Obispo to Nevada City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 21m

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

You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Nevada City via Sacramento and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Oakland, Roseville Bus Stop, Roseville Amtrak, Auburn Amtrak, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 13h 40m.

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