There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Cupertino by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and RideNorthstar
7h 7m$97–100Drive 220.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Cupertino220.6 mi
3h 53m$41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus StopGreyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
7h 11m$66–120Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- 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
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
4h 30mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to San JoseCapitol Corridor / ...
9h 44m$98–179Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- 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
4h 9m
Truckee to Cupertino by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Cupertino is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Cupertino is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at Stevens Creek & De Anza via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar and Tamien Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Truckee and Cupertino is 277 miles. The road distance is 221.9 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Cupertino without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $97 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Truckee to Cupertino, including transfers.
Truckee to Cupertino bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Cupertino is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $97 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 9h 44m.
Truckee to Cupertino bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Jose Park and Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Cupertino is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Truckee to Cupertino.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Cupertino, CA, USA?
Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ride on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Stevens Creek & De Anza via Sacramento, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 9h 44m.
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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 Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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 San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- office@tahoeskitrips.net
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- 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
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