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How to get fromTijuana to Truckeeby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Tijuana to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    7h 14m
    $158–333

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to TruckeebusGreyhound US0870
    20h
    $81–155

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to StocktonbusCbx
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus
    18h 54m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    24h 24m
    $151–275

  5. Drive 577.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Truckeecar577.6 mi
    10h 38m
    $106–153

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSAN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 50m
    $134–428

  7. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    8h 54m
    $100–467

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
    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
    9h 33m
    $138–492

Tijuana to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Truckee Amtrak Station via Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal, Cross Border Express, San Diego, Stockton, Stockton, and Sacramento in around 18h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Truckee Amtrak Station via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 24h 24m.

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