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

The cheapest way to get from California to Truckee is to bus which costs $65 - $190 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Truckee is to drive which takes 8h 10m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between California and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between California and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from California to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.

How far is it from California to Truckee?

The distance between California and Truckee is 253 miles. The road distance is 481.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $65 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from California to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Truckee bus from?

California to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Truckee train from?

California to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Truckee?

The best way to get from California to Truckee is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $65 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 18h 36m.

Where does the California to Truckee bus arrive?

California to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the California to Truckee train arrive?

California to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from California to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Truckee is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from California to Truckee.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Truckee?

Book your California to Truckee train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Truckee?

Book your California to Truckee bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Truckee.

California to Truckee - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
4h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
12h 45m
$67–189
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
18h 36m
$147–342
Drive 479.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Truckeecar 479.1 mi
8h 10m
$88–127
Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LGB - RNO
2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
4h 38m
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
4h 5m

California to Truckee by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 45mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Truckee.

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 18h 36m.

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