What is the cheapest way to get from Truckee to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Los Altos is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Truckee to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Los Altos is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $60.

How far is it from Truckee to Los Altos?

The distance between Truckee and Los Altos is 250 miles. The road distance is 217.5 miles.

How do I travel from Truckee to Los Altos without a car?

The best way to get from Truckee to Los Altos without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 42m and costs $65 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Truckee to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Truckee to Los Altos, including transfers.

Can I drive from Truckee to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Los Altos is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Truckee to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 625+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Truckee to Los Altos - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Los Altos by bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus StopGreyhound US0870
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
7h 42m
$69–128
Drive 216.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truckee to Los Altos216.3 mi
3h 57m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and RideNorthstar
8h 3m
$102–108
Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)RNO - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
4. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almond
6h 35m
$55–240
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to RichmondCalifornia Zephyr
2. Take the subway from Richmond to MillbraeRed-S
9h 43m
$45–119
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)RNO - SJC
3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound
4. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almond
6h 21m
$181–361

Truckee to Los Altos by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.4 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, 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.

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