There are 3 ways to get from Truckee to Burning Man by bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Bus, Burner Express Bus
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno AmtrakGreyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock CitySan Francisco to Black Rock City
11h 6mDrive 151.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Burning Man151.4 mi
2h 54m$28–40Train, Burner Express Bus
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to RenoCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock CitySan Francisco to Black Rock City
11h 42m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Burning Man is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Burning Man is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Burning Man. However, there are services departing from Truckee and arriving at Black Rock City via Amtrak Reno and Reno Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Truckee and Burning Man is 131 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Burning Man without a car is to bus and Burner Express Bus which takes 11h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Truckee to Burning Man, including transfers.
Truckee to Burning Man bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Truckee to Burning Man bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Burning Man is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Truckee to Burning Man.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Burning Man, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Truckee to Burning Man via Amtrak Reno, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Reno Airport, and Black Rock City in around 11h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- 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 Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- burningman.org
- Book at
- burnerexpress.burningman.org
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