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

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DEN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 28m
    $88–433

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    22h 45m
    $196–290

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    26h 47m
    $600–1,000

  4. Drive  1,021.8 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Truckeecar car 1,021.8 mi
    17h 9m
    $169–244

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DEN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $180–478

Denver to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 862.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Truckee via Sparks Transit Center in around 22h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 26h 47m.

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