There are 6 ways to get from Milpitas to Truckee by plane, bus, subway, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
4h 3mBART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Milpitas to West Oaklandsubway Green-S
- Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
7h 7m$37–59BART, train
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Richmondsubway Orange-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 41m$48–251Drive 208.9 mi
- Drive from Milpitas to Truckeecar 208.9 mi
3h 39m$39–56BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
5h 15mBus
- Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
8h 29m$98–100
Milpitas to Truckee by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milpitas to Truckee is to BART and bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Milpitas to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milpitas to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Main & Serra and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Monterey & Old Tully, San Jose Park and Ride and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Milpitas to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Milpitas and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Milpitas and Truckee is 231 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milpitas to Truckee without a car is to BART and bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Milpitas to Truckee, including transfers.
Milpitas to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from San Jose Park and Ride station.
Milpitas to Truckee train services, operated by BART, depart from Milpitas station.
Milpitas to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
What companies run services between Milpitas, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrive
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://northlaketahoeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- office@tahoeskitrips.net
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
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More Questions & Answers
Milpitas to Truckee train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milpitas to Truckee is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Milpitas to Truckee.
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