There are 5 ways to get from Willits to Nevada City by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Petaluma (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
10h 10m$102–176Drive 166.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Willits to Nevada Citycar 166.5 mi
3h 32m$31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Auburn Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
10h 11m$60–113Bus, train via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
10h 51m$53–95Bus, train via Fairfield
- Take the bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Auburn Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
11h 3m$53–100
Willits to Nevada City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Willits to Nevada City is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Willits to Nevada City is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Willits and Nevada City is 282 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.
The best way to get from Willits to Nevada City without a car is to bus and train via Petaluma which takes 10h 10m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Willits to Nevada City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Willits to Nevada City is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Willits to Nevada City.
There are 88+ hotels available in Nevada City.
What companies run services between Willits, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Willits to Nevada City. However, you can take the bus to Pear Tree Center - SB Stop, walk to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Petaluma, walk to SMART Petaluma Downtown, take the train to SMART San Rafael, walk to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, take the line 580 bus to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, walk to El Cerrito Del Norte, 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 take a bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Martinez, Martinez, Auburn Amtrak, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 10h 11m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
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Train from Martinez to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
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Train from Martinez to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
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Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
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Bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
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Bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Napa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
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