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

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    5h 28m
    $204–985

  2. Drive 542 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Truckeecar car 542 mi
    11h 14m
    $99–143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from I St & 9th St to J & 4th Stbus bus 99 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus bus
    16h 40m
    $176–244

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    20h 44m
    $243–497

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    $290–887

  6. Bus via Corvallis

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Corvallisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus
    18h 40m
    $123–234

Portland to Truckee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Truckee Amtrak Station via I St & 9th St, J & 4th St, and Sacramento in around 16h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 20h 44m.

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