There are 6 ways to get from Modesto to Nevada City by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Lodi
best- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 17mBus via Stockton
cheapest- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Centerbus 80
- Take the bus from Hammer Transfer Station to Q St & 5Th Stbus 163
- Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus 60
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
9h 14m$7–17Drive 128.8 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Nevada Citycar 128.8 mi
2h 27m$24–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 20m$40–53Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus 60
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 21m$28–38Bus, train via Auburn
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 32m
Modesto to Nevada City by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Nevada City is to bus via Stockton which costs $7 - $17 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Nevada City is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Nevada City. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, Nevada St at Amtrak Station and Tinloy St at Bank St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Modesto and Nevada City is 148 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Nevada City without a car is to bus and train via Lodi which takes 5h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Modesto to Nevada City, including transfers.
Modesto to Nevada City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Nevada City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Nevada City is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Modesto to Nevada City.
There are 88+ hotels available in Nevada City.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 7h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- GoldCountryStage@co.nevada.ca.us
- 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
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- sanjoaquinrtd.com
Bus from Hammer Transfer Station to Q St & 5Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- More information at
- San Joaquin RTD
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