There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Nevada City by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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BART, train
best- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 50m$102–168Drive 174.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stanford University to Nevada Citycar 174.1 mi
3h 22m$32–46Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Marysville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Marysville Amtrak Station to Nevada Citytaxi
9h 38m$178–242Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
9h 23m$55–121
Stanford University to Nevada City by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Nevada City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Nevada City is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Stanford University to Nevada City station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Stanford University and Nevada City is 200 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Nevada City without a car is to BART and train which takes 6h 50m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Stanford University to Nevada City, including transfers.
Stanford University to Nevada City train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.
Stanford University to Nevada City train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Nevada City is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Stanford University to Nevada City.
There are 91+ hotels available in Nevada City.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Stanford University to Nevada City. However, you can walk to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City. Alternatively, you can walk to Stanford Oval, take the bus to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, walk to Palo Alto Transit Center, take the line 22 bus to Santa Clara & 1st, take the bus to San Jose Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Stockton, take the bus to Marysville Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Nevada City.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Marysville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
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