There are 8 ways to get from Truckee to Alameda by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or subway
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Truckee to OaklandGreyhound US0870
5h 10m$35–75Drive 183.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Alameda183.5 mi
3h 14m$34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus StopGreyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to OaklandCapitol Corridor
5h 10m$58–102Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)RNO - SFO
3h 35mBus via Walnut Creek Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & RideNorthstar
5h 44m$100–103Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to RichmondCalifornia Zephyr
6h 56m$37–138Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to OaklandCapitol Corridor / ...
7h 11m$89–154Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)RNO - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvale
4h 16m
Truckee to Alameda by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Alameda is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Alameda is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Truckee and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Lake Merritt via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Truckee and Alameda is 183 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $75.
The bus from Truckee to Oakland takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Truckee to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Truckee to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Alameda is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Truckee to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $30–140 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Fruitvale
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Truckee to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- bit.ly
Bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- office@tahoeskitrips.net
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
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More Questions & Answers
Truckee to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Truckee to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Alameda is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Truckee to Alameda.
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