What is the cheapest way to get from Truckee to Sunnyvale?

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Truckee to Sunnyvale?

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Sunnyvale is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Truckee and Sunnyvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at Fair Oaks & Old San Francisco via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar and Tamien Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Truckee to Sunnyvale?

The distance between Truckee and Sunnyvale is 257 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.

How do I travel from Truckee to Sunnyvale without a car?

The best way to get from Truckee to Sunnyvale without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 35m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Truckee to Sunnyvale?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Truckee to Sunnyvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truckee to Sunnyvale bus from?

Truckee to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.

Train or bus from Truckee to Sunnyvale?

The best way to get from Truckee to Sunnyvale is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $97 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Truckee to Sunnyvale bus arrive?

Truckee to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Jose Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Truckee to Sunnyvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Sunnyvale is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Truckee to Sunnyvale.

Where can I stay near Sunnyvale?

There are 602+ hotels available in Sunnyvale.

Truckee to Sunnyvale - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, Caltrain

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

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

Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airport
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 Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
3h 55m
Drive 217.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truckee to Sunnyvale217.3 mi
3h 48m
$40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus StopGreyhound US0870
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
6h 35m
$66–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and RideNorthstar
7h 19m
$97–100
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airport
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)RNO - SJC
3h 31m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara AmtrakCapitol Corridor
9h 4m
$91–168

Truckee to Sunnyvale by bus and train

7Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.2 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to El Camino & Mathilda via Sacramento, Santa Clara Amtrak, and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 9h 4m.

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