There are 8 ways to get from Arcata to Truckee by plane, bus, train, car, subway, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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 to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane ACV - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
7h 22m$559–815Drive 336 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcata to Truckeecar 336 mi
6h 58m$62–89Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
13h 19m$120–209Bus, train via Redding
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus
- Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus
- Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 7m$85–187Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ACV - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 24m$274–876Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 26m$304–888Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus
14h 6m$94–143Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
15h 6m$172–207
Arcata to Truckee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Truckee is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Truckee is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Truckee via Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Arcata and Truckee is 299 miles. The road distance is 338 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Truckee without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 19m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Arcata to Truckee, including transfers.
Arcata to Truckee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
Arcata to Truckee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Napa Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Truckee is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Arcata to Truckee.
There are 1639+ hotels available in Truckee.
What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Arcata to Truckee via Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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