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 33m.

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 33m 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-Bay S1 and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Van Ness Ave & North Point St, 16th St & Mission St, San Francisco - 16th St and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Rosa and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Truckee?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Truckee is 232 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 39m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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-Bay S1 station.

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

Santa Rosa to Truckee train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Truckee?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Truckee is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $109 - $113. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Truckee bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Truckee bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at North Point St & Van Ness Ave station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Truckee train arrive?

Santa Rosa to Truckee train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael 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 33m to drive from Santa Rosa to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1639+ hotels available in Truckee.

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

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

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 39m
$59–121
Drive 188.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Truckeecar 188.9 mi
3h 33m
$35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
7h 50m
$109–113
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
8h 46m
$58–127
Train, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
9h 7m
$37–65

Santa Rosa to Truckee by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 230.5 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via North Point St & Van Ness Ave, Van Ness Ave & North Point St, 16th St & Mission St, 16th St& Rhode Island St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Northstar Village Gate # 8 in around 7h 50m. 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-Bay C1, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, and Richmond in around 8h 46m.

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