There are 6 ways to get from Alameda to Truckee by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or subway
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
5h 15m$27–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 37m$107–282Drive 183.6 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Truckeecar 183.6 mi
3h 16m$34–49Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
4h 24mBART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
4h 58mFly from Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane OAK - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
6h 40m
Alameda to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Truckee is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Truckee. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Alameda and Truckee is 183 miles. The road distance is 184.7 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $27 - $50.
The bus from Oakland to Truckee takes 5h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Alameda to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Truckee is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Truckee once daily. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oakland to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 6h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Fruitvale to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrive
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://northlaketahoeexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alameda to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Truckee station.
Alameda to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Truckee is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Alameda to Truckee.
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