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How to get fromTruckee to Montereyby bus, shuttle, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus) or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Truckee to Monterey by bus, shuttle, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and RidebusNorthstar
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageshuttleMonterey Airbus from airport
    9h 24m
    $151–161

  2. Drive 285.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Montereycar285.1 mi
    4h 56m
    $52–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    9h 44m
    $81–176

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    12h 11m
    $101–211

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and RidebusNorthstar
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 48m
    $113–144

  6. Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeRNO - MRY
    6h 28m

  7. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeRNO - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    5h 20m

  8. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeRNO - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    6h 27m

Truckee to Monterey by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Tyler / Franklin via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Caltrain Station Lot, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 48m.

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