What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Hyde St & Grove St, San Francisco - 16th St and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Truckee?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Truckee is 231 miles. The road distance is 190 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Truckee without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Truckee bus from?

Santa Rosa to Truckee bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Truckee?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee is to bus via Northstar Village Gate # 8 which takes 8h 18m and costs $107 - $111. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $700 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Truckee bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Truckee bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Hyde St & Grove St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Truckee is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Santa Rosa to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1702+ hotels available in Truckee.

Santa Rosa to Truckee - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee by bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to MartinezAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
7h 34m
Drive 188.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Truckee188.9 mi
3h 32m
$35–50
Bus via Northstar Village Gate # 8
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Hyde St & Grove St101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - NorthstarNorthstar
8h 18m
$107–111
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San RafaelSmart
2. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
8h 52m
$47–667
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to TruckeeGreyhound US0870
9h 2m
$39–144

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee.

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Distance: 229.9 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Hyde St & Grove St, Rhode Island St & 16th St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Northstar Village Gate # 8 in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Truckee Amtrak Station via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, and Richmond in around 8h 52m.

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