What is the cheapest way to get from Nevada City to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Nevada City to San Rafael is to bus and train via Sacramento which costs $27 - $35 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nevada City to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Nevada City to San Rafael is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Nevada City to San Rafael?

The distance between Nevada City and San Rafael is 158 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.

How do I travel from Nevada City to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Nevada City to San Rafael without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Nevada City to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Nevada City to San Rafael, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nevada City to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Nevada City to San Rafael is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Nevada City to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 440+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Nevada City to San Rafael - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to RichmondCapitol Corridor
5h 40m
$42–59
Drive 142.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nevada City to San Rafael142.8 mi
2h 33m
$27–38
Bus, train via Sacramento
1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
4. Take the bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte StationR / ...
8h 11m
$28–34

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

6Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nevada City to San Rafael.

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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, then take the line 580 bus to Andersen Dr & Francisco Blvd W. 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, Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak, and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in around 8h 11m.

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