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Trip Overview

The average train between San Francisco and Truckee takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. There is at least one train per day from San Francisco to Truckee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 45m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
$126
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Francisco to Truckee train times

Trains run once daily between San Francisco and Truckee. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Truckee at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak6h 17m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak6h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak6h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak6h 17m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BARTAmtrak16h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak6h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Truckee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 214 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h 26m.

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