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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus StopbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to RichmondtrainCapitol Corridor / ...
    5h 55m
    $58–116

  2. Drive 182.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to San Rafaelcar182.7 mi
    3h 11m
    $34–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to RichmondtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    7h 32m
    $49–576

  4. Bus, fly

    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 bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
    5h 42m
    $61–251

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th StbusNorthstar
    6h 17m
    $103–106

  6. Bus, train via Fairfield

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
    3. Take the bus from Spring St & Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak to El Cerrito del Norte StationbusR / ...
    8h 1m

Truckee to San Rafael by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $40–600 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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