What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Truckee?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Truckee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Truckee?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Truckee?

The distance between Berkeley and Truckee is 206 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to Truckee without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Truckee without a car is to bus via Walnut Creek Park & Ride which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $103.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Truckee?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Berkeley to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Truckee train from?

Berkeley to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from Berkeley to Truckee?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Truckee is to bus via Walnut Creek Park & Ride which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $103. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Berkeley to Truckee train arrive?

Berkeley to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Truckee is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Berkeley to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1742+ hotels available in Truckee.

Berkeley to Truckee - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, BART, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Truckee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Walnut Creek Park & Ride
best
1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - NorthstarNorthstar
6h 19m
$100–102
Drive 176.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Truckee176.7 mi
3h 5m
$33–47
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
6h 39m
$38–113
BART, fly, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SFO - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
5h 31m
$57–322
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to TruckeeGreyhound US0870
6h 30m
$37–78

Berkeley to Truckee by subway and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

6h 39mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.4 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 5h 26m.

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