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How to get fromSanta Monica to Nevada Cityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Monica to Nevada City by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or subway

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $388–783

  2. Drive 437.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Nevada Citycar car 437.1 mi
    7h 35m
    $80–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    16h 15m
    $135–218

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    18h 32m
    $246–469

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $581–884

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - 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
    8h 51m
    $136–296

  7. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 52m
    $189–687

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - 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
    11h 33m
    $166–722

  9. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    5. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    6. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    10h 47m
    $81–399

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA 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
    18h 18m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Los Angeles Union Station, 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 16h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Nevada City via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 18h 32m.

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