There are 5 ways to get from Nevada City to Modesto by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
6h 34m$26–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th Stbus 60
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
6h 36m$20–33Drive 129.4 mi
- Drive from Nevada City to Modestocar 129.4 mi
2h 28m$24–35Bus, train via Lodi
- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
6h 42m$28–55Bus via Arden-Arcade
- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80bus 10
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
7h 7m$22–36
Nevada City to Modesto by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nevada City to Modesto is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Nevada City to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nevada City to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Sacramento St at Adams St and arriving at Modesto Bus Stop via Auburn Station, 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Nevada City and Modesto is 150 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.
The best way to get from Nevada City to Modesto without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 34m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Nevada City to Modesto, including transfers.
Nevada City to Modesto bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from Sacramento St at Adams St station.
Nevada City to Modesto bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nevada City to Modesto is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Nevada City to Modesto.
There are 65+ hotels available in Modesto.
What companies run services between Nevada City, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Modesto Bus Stop via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- GoldCountryStage@co.nevada.ca.us
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lodi Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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