Hinton, California
Hinton: Located at an elevation of 5,499 feet within the Sierra Nevada mountains of eastern Nevada County, this site functioned historically as a stop on the Central Pacific Railroad.
About
Hinton is a city located in the county of Nevada in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Hinton
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3752,-120.0738 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 02:47:42 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 39℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Hinton is located at 39°22'31"N 120°4'26"W (39.3751900, -120.0738100).
Hinton map
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Weather
Clear, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hinton, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182458 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village (NV) | 89451 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hinton, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
| RNO | Reno | 280 North Center St. | RAIL |
| SPX | Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses) | 1100 Nugget Avenue | BUS |
| SPR | Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop) | Nugget Ave. east of 11th St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hinton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Post Office | Truckee (CA) | 96161 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hinton, Oklahoma human settlement in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States of America. with a population of 3,219 people.
- Hinton, West Virginia city in Summers County, West Virginia, United States. with a population of 2,321 people.
Other cities in Nevada County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nevada County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee | 16,982 | City in Nevada County, California, United States |
| Grass Valley | 12,763 | City in Nevada County, California, United States |
| Sebastopol | 7,593 | City in Sonoma County, California, United States of America |
| Lake Wildwood | 4,991 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Lake of the Pines | 3,917 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Nevada City | 3,148 | Town in California, County Seat of Nevada County, historic mining town |
| Penn Valley | 1,621 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |