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Trip Overview

The average train between San Jose and Truckee takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. There is at least one train per day from San Jose 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.

8h 5m
Duration
244 mi
Distance
$131
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Jose to Truckee train times

Trains run once daily between San Jose and Truckee. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Truckee at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BARTAmtrak14h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    BARTAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Jose 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: 243.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 7h 53m.

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