Public Transportation
NCCC members primarily rely on public transportation for getting around while on campus. The North Highlands area has access to an integrated bus and light rail system operated by Sacramento Regional Transit. Here you will find tips and tricks for using local transportation as well as links for learning more about getting around.
Remember to always use the buddy system while traveling!
Getting to Sacramento
Cost: $2.50/single ride; $6.00/day pass
- Purchasing a ride pass on the bus requires exact change
- Light Rail tickets can be purchased with cash at the Watt/I-80 station
Schedule: When planning evening trips, be aware that transportation services end before 12:00 a.m. most nights. Prepare accordingly to either return to campus before the last departing train or have cash on hand for taxi fare.
Route: The Light Rail Blue Line is located approximately 1.6 miles from campus and travels through downtown Sacramento. Bus and light rail combined travel from campus to downtown takes approximately 45 minutes. It is most cost effective to purchase an all-day pass for a downtown round trip.
From campus: walk to the bus station at the corner of Watt Avenue and A Street. Take a south bound bus to the Watt/I-80 Light Rail station. Take the Meadowview bound Blue Line to downtown.
To campus: take a north bound Blue Line train toward Watt/I-80. Exit at the last stop at Watt Avenue. Cross I-80 using the Light Rail walkway and board a north bound bus. Exit at the James Way & Skvarla Avenue stop or near campus.
For More Information: The Sacramento Regional Transit schedule is linked to Google Maps. Routes and exact departure/arrival times can be accessed via Google.
Additional routes and maps are available on the Sacrament Regional Transit website: http://www.sacrt.com/
Getting to Other Places
Sacramento is centrally located within the state of California and several major cities are within a two hour drive from campus - San Francisco/Bay Area, Reno, San Jose, Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Los Angeles, Santa Rosa, and many others. Travel to many of these locations can be arranged through Greyhound and Mega Bus services.
Mega Bus
The Mega Bus stop for all arrivals and departures in Sacramento is located at the University/65th Light Rail Station. The station is located at 6740 Q st at the intersection of Q St and 65th St.
Routes and schedules are available at: http://us.megabus.com/
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Greyhound
The nearest Greyhound station is located at 420 Richards Blvd Sacramento, CA 95811 and can be reached at (916) 444-6858.
Route and schedules are available at: http://www.greyhound.com/
Sacramento International Airport
The airport is a 20 minute drive from campus. During holiday travel time, shuttles from campus are scheduled to and from the airport for any Corps Members flying out.
More information about airport services are available at: http://www.sacramento.aero/smf/