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How to get fromPortland to Nevada Cityby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Nevada City by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $340–583

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    8h 29m
    $76–353

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    18h 43m
    $425–645

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    19h 3m

  5. Drive  566.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Nevada Citycar car 566.6 mi
    10h 4m
    $94–136

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    10h 30m
    $327–502

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    11h 4m
    $207–490

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    11h 36m
    $198–552

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Nevada City, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Nevada City via Sacramento and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 18h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 19h 3m.

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