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How to get fromSanta Ana to Nevada Cityby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Ana to Nevada City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - 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 2m
    $321–863

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus bus 60
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    16h 41m
    $76–119

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana 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
    16h 13m
    $101–198

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    18h 28m
    $207–430

  5. Drive  471.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Nevada Citycar car 471.2 mi
    8h 6m
    $86–125

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 43m
    $263–937

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 46m
    $149–403

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 54m
    $162–689

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Oakland to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    19h 59m
    $161–371

Santa Ana to Nevada City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Santa Ana to Nevada City via Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 18h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 16h 41m.

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