There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SEA - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
6h 7m$78–393Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to TruckeeGreyhound US0870
19h 30m$110–265Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to SacramentoCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
25h 11m$175–679Drive 714.5 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Truckee714.5 mi
14h 8m$131–189Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SEA - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
8h 54m$135–557Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus StationFlixBus N2111
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 58m
Seattle to Truckee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Truckee is to bus which costs $110 - $270 and takes 19h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Truckee is to fly and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.
The distance between Seattle and Truckee is 618 miles. The road distance is 718.7 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 19h 30m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Seattle to Truckee, including transfers.
Seattle to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Truckee is to bus which takes 19h 30m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $700 and takes 25h 11m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 25h 11m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Truckee is 719 miles. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Seattle to Truckee.
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