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How to get fromAustin to Truckeeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane AUS - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus bus
    6h 45m

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AUS - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 35m
    $283–1,326

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckeebus bus
    47h 25m
    $314–617

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 5h

  5. Drive 1,716.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Truckeecar car 1,716.7 mi
    29h 17m
    $314–453

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 8h
    $329–935

Austin to Truckee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Truckee via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 47h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento in around 2d 8h.

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