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How to get fromPalm Desert to Truckeeby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planePSP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    6h 2m
    $167–726

  2. Drive 523.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Truckeecar523.3 mi
    9h 41m
    $96–138

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus
    16h 41m

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    24h 2m

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planePSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 3m
    $214–950

  6. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus
    19h 46m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Truckee Amtrak Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Chinatown Station, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & I St, and Sacramento in around 16h 41m.

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