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

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There are 10 ways to get from Irvine to Truckee by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 47m
    $181–402

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeBUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    7h 26m
    $89–327

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    14h 22m
    $118–196

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    20h 40m
    $128–271

  5. Drive 498.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Truckeecar498.8 mi
    9h 18m
    $91–132

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    6h 29m
    $109–400

  7. Train, line 4 bus, line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
    2. Take the bus from Metrolink Station to C Line Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Lakewood Blvd Station to Lakewood / Hardwickbus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLGB - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    7h 45m

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    8h 20m
    $189–372

  9. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus
    5. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
    16h 22m

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to TruckeebusGreyhound US0870
    16h 49m
    $92–211

Irvine to Truckee by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Truckee Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 20h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Truckee via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 49m.

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