There are 2 ways to get from Sparks to Nevada City by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Sparks to Nevada City is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sparks to Nevada City is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Sparks to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Sparks and Nevada City is 117 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sparks to Nevada City without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Sparks to Nevada City, including transfers.
Sparks to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
Sparks to Nevada City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sparks to Nevada City is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Sparks to Nevada City.
There are 89+ hotels available in Nevada City.
What companies run services between Sparks, NV, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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