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How to get fromSanta Monica to Truckeeby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Truckee by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    5h 55m
    $91–383

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to TruckeebusGreyhound US0870
    15h 23m
    $67–212

  3. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus
    3. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
    13h 48m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    20h 34m
    $124–274

  5. Drive 477.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Truckeecar477.1 mi
    8h 7m
    $88–126

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 41m
    $168–427

  7. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, line 12 bus, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeBUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SSbus
    4. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    7h 29m
    $84–321

  8. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, line 12 bus, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLGB - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SSbus
    6. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    7h 53m
    $76–386

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentobusSan Fran
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    14h 17m
    $110–185

Santa Monica to Truckee by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Truckee Depot - Arrive via Westwood / Le Conte, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Reno - Tahoe International Airport, and Reno Tahoe International Airport in around 13h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Truckee Amtrak Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 20h 34m.

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