What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Truckee?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Truckee is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Truckee?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Truckee?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Truckee is 249 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Truckee without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Truckee without a car is to BART and train which takes 8h 24m and costs $50 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Truckee?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Silicon Valley to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Truckee train from?

Silicon Valley to Truckee train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Truckee train arrive?

Silicon Valley to Truckee train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Truckee is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Silicon Valley to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1690+ hotels available in Truckee.

Silicon Valley to Truckee - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Truckee by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

BART, train
best
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to RichmondRed-N
2. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
8h 24m
$52–132
Drive 211.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Truckee211.7 mi
3h 52m
$39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5Ecr
2. Take the bus from Oakland to TruckeeGreyhound US0870
8h 25m
$42–84
Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SFO - RNO
2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
5h 13m
$118–786
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara & 2ndRapid 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - NorthstarNorthstar
8h 42m
$100–103
Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SJC - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
5h 33m
$159–328

Silicon Valley to Truckee by train and subway

7Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Truckee via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, West Oakland, and Oakland in around 8h 25m.

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