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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Truckee is to fly and bus which costs $210 - $410 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Truckee is to fly and bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $210 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Truckee via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Detroit to Truckee?

The distance between Detroit and Truckee is 1967 miles. The road distance is 2218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $200 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Detroit to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Truckee bus from?

Detroit to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Truckee train from?

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

Train or bus from Detroit to Truckee?

The best way to get from Detroit to Truckee is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $200 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $750 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Detroit to Truckee bus arrive?

Detroit to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Truckee?

Truckee is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 1:53 PM in Detroit and 10:53 AM in Truckee.

Where does the Detroit to Truckee train arrive?

Detroit to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Truckee is 2218 miles. It takes approximately 33h 47m to drive from Detroit to Truckee.

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

Book your Detroit to Truckee train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1539+ hotels available in Truckee.

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

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

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

Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)DTW - RNO
2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
10h 57m
$212–402
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)DTW - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
3. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station
14h 47m
$148–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckee
2d 4h
$203–485
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
2d 4h
$227–728
Drive 2,205.2 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Truckee2,205.2 mi
33h 47m
$403–582
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)DTW - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
12h 9m
$259–556

Detroit to Truckee by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 4hAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,956 mi
Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Truckee via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Truckee Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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