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How to get fromNevada City to San Rafaelby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nevada City to San Rafael by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    5h 42m
    $38–79

  2. Bus, train via Sacramento

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus bus 90 / ...
    7h 47m
    $24–42

  3. Drive  142.8 mi

    1. Drive from Nevada City to San Rafaelcar car 142.8 mi
    2h 36m
    $27–38

Nevada City to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Nevada City, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nevada City to San Rafael. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the subway to El Cerrito Del Norte, walk to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, then take the line 580 bus to Andersen Dr & Du Bois St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento, Suisun-Fairfield, Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 in around 7h 47m.

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