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

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  1. Fly Denver to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeDEN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    6h 33m
    $116–579

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit CenterbusGreyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to TruckeebusGreyhound US0870
    22h 55m
    $82–159

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    26h 47m
    $100–340

  4. Drive 1,021.8 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Truckeecar1,021.8 mi
    17h 2m
    $187–270

  5. Fly Denver to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeDEN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 29m
    $162–744

  6. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Colorado Springsbus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeCOS - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    10h 36m
    $144–548

Denver to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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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 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–340 and the journey takes 26h 47m.

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