What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Grass Valley is 208 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $95 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Grass Valley bus from?

Silicon Valley to Grass Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Grass Valley bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Grass Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Grass Valley is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley.

Where can I stay near Grass Valley?

There are 88+ hotels available in Grass Valley.

Silicon Valley to Grass Valley - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Grass Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Tinloy St at Bank St via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, Roseville Galleria and Nevada St at Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Grass Valley by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 24m
$96–149
Drive 167.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Grass Valleycar 167.8 mi
3h 12m
$31–45
Bus, line 292 bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Roseville Galleria to Auburn Stationbus 10
5. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
11h 14m
$46–62

Silicon Valley to Grass Valley by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.6 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Tinloy St at Bank St via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, Roseville Bus Stop, Roseville Galleria, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 11h 14m.

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