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How to get fromMonterey to Truckeeby shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Truckee by shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    10h 54m
    $97–138

  2. Drive 284.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Truckeecar car 284.4 mi
    4h 59m
    $52–75

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    12h 7m
    $68–163

  4. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MRY - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus bus
    6h 50m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    11h 1m
    $114–128

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus bus
    6h 30m

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus bus
    5h 15m

Monterey to Truckee by shuttle and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Truckee Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Sacramento in around 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Tamien Caltrain Station Lot, San Jose Park and Ride, and Northstar Village Gate # 8 in around 11h 1m.

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