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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Truckee is to bus via Merced which costs $120 - $200 and takes 23h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Truckee is to fly and train which takes 10h 54m and costs $220 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Truckee via 6th Av/Pennington, Tucson, Merced Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 56m.

How far is it from Tucson to Truckee?

The distance between Tucson and Truckee is 760 miles. The road distance is 861 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Truckee without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 23h 39m and costs $120 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Tucson to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Truckee bus from?

Tucson to Truckee bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Truckee train from?

Tucson to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to Truckee?

The best way to get from Tucson to Truckee is to bus via Merced which takes 23h 39m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $600 and takes 28h 56m.

Where does the Tucson to Truckee bus arrive?

Tucson to Truckee bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Truckee?

Truckee is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 11:38 PM in Tucson and 10:38 PM in Truckee.

Where does the Tucson to Truckee train arrive?

Tucson to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Truckee is 861 miles. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Tucson to Truckee.

How do I get a train ticket from Tucson to Truckee?

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Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1733+ hotels available in Truckee.

Tucson to Truckee - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Fly Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane TUS - RNO
2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
6h 50m
Bus via Merced
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Mercedbus
2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus
23h 39m
$128–200
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
28h 56m
$189–587
Drive 856 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Truckeecar 856 mi
15h 26m
$157–226
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PHX - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot - Arrivebus
6h 24m
Fly Tucson to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane TUS - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 54m
$222–1,184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Sacramentobus Guadalajara
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
26h 28m

Tucson to Truckee by bus

6Weekly Buses

23h 39mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tucson to Truckee.

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Distance: 755.5 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Truckee via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/Pennington, Tucson, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 23h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento in around 28h 56m.

Airlines

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Flights from Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 33m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–600

Flights from Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–650

Flights from Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 5m
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: $100–600

Flights from Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 5h 32m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–650

Flights from Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $160–800

Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

Ave. Duration: 1h 56m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–490

Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 31m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $85–490

Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 3h 50m
When: Monday and Sunday
Estimated price: $95–550

Flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Long Beach

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $95–550

Flights from Tucson to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 41m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–800

Flights from Tucson to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 4h 22m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–850

Flights from Tucson to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 4h 10m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $150–850

Flights from Tucson to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: $140–800

Flights from Tucson to Sacramento International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 25m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $230–1,100

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