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

The cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Truckee is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Pleasanton and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from Pleasanton to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Peters St & St Mary St and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Dublin Pleasanton BART, San Ramon Transit Center, Walnut Creek Park & Ride and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Dublin / Pleasanton and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Bay Fair and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Pleasanton to Truckee?

The distance between Pleasanton and Truckee is 213 miles. The road distance is 192.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pleasanton to Truckee without a car is to BART and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Pleasanton to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pleasanton to Truckee bus from?

Pleasanton to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Walnut Creek Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Pleasanton to Truckee train from?

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

Train or bus from Pleasanton to Truckee?

The best way to get from Pleasanton to Truckee is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $40 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $99 - $100 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Pleasanton to Truckee bus arrive?

Pleasanton to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.

Where does the Pleasanton to Truckee train arrive?

Pleasanton to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Pleasanton to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleasanton to Truckee is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Pleasanton to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1733+ hotels available in Truckee.

Pleasanton to Truckee - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Pleasanton to Truckee by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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

BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West OaklandBlue-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to TruckeeGreyhound US0870
7h 28m
$42–84
Drive 191.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pleasanton to Truckee191.1 mi
3h 20m
$35–51
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
7h 40m
$41–149
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SFO - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
5h 57m
$66–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - NorthstarNorthstar
7h 44m
$99–100
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Station
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SJC - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
5h 53m
$182–362

Pleasanton to Truckee by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.8 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–140 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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