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

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There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Salinas by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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
    8h 23m
    $79–172

  2. Drive 273.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Salinascar273.2 mi
    4h 42m
    $50–72

  3. 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
    8h 27m
    $111–140

  4. Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeRNO - MRY
    9h 29m
    $57–314

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    10h 50m
    $99–182

  6. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeRNO - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
    7h 50m
    $70–282

Truckee to Salinas by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Salinas via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Caltrain Station Lot, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Salinas via Sacramento in around 10h 50m.

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