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How to get fromTruckee to San Rafaelby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train via Roseville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    5h 55m
    $49–99

  2. Drive 182.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to San Rafaelcar car 182.7 mi
    3h 12m
    $34–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 23m
    $69–134

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    5h 33m
    $219–496

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 14m
    $67–112

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    6h 20m
    $103–106

Truckee to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th St on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h.

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