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

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Truckee is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Truckee is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $440 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff to Truckee. However, there are services departing from University North and arriving at Truckee via 29th Av & Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ, Merced Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 18m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Truckee?

The distance between Flagstaff and Truckee is 583 miles. The road distance is 708.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Truckee without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 23h 20m and costs $160 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Flagstaff to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Truckee bus from?

Flagstaff to Truckee bus services, operated by Arizona Shuttle, depart from University North station.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Truckee train from?

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

Train or bus from Flagstaff to Truckee?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Truckee is to bus via Merced which takes 23h 20m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 30h 18m.

Where does the Flagstaff to Truckee bus arrive?

Flagstaff to Truckee bus services, operated by Arizona Shuttle, arrive at Denny's Restaurant station.

What is the time difference between Flagstaff and Truckee?

Truckee is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 9:19 AM in Flagstaff and 8:19 AM in Truckee.

Where does the Flagstaff to Truckee train arrive?

Flagstaff to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Truckee is 708 miles. It takes approximately 12h 16m to drive from Flagstaff to Truckee.

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

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Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1733+ hotels available in Truckee.

Flagstaff to Truckee - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Flagstaff to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Fly Flagstaff to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)FLG - RNO
2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
7h 53m
$93–492
Bus via Merced
1. Take the bus from University North to Denny's Restaurant
2. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
3. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckee
23h 20m
$163–269
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
30h 18m
$177–384
Drive 704 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Truckee704 mi
12h 16m
$129–186
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)PHX - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
7h 49m
$443–801
Fly Flagstaff to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)FLG - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
10h 44m
$149–647
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)PHX - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
10h 39m
$509–916
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Denny's Restaurant
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
26h 19m

Flagstaff to Truckee by train (Amtrak)

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30h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 579.6 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from University North to Truckee via Denny's Restaurant, 29th Av & Bell Rd, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 23h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento in around 30h 18m.

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