There are 4 ways to get from Carmichael to Truckee by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley StationGold
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 9mDrive 93.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Truckee93.4 mi
1h 39m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
5h 17m$58–132Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to TruckeeGreyhound US0870
4h 21m$22–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Truckee is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Truckee is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmichael to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks Blvd & Palm Dr and arriving at Truckee via Louis Ln & Whyte Ave and Roseville Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmichael station to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Mather Field/Mills Station and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Carmichael and Truckee is 117 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Truckee without a car is to tram and bus which takes 4h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Carmichael to Truckee, including transfers.
Carmichael to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roseville Bus Stop station.
Carmichael to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Truckee is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Truckee once daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Carmichael to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Truckee station.
Carmichael to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Truckee is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Carmichael to Truckee.
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