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How to get fromCalifornia to Truckeeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus bus
    4h 25m
    $320–582

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    12h 35m
    $70–133

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    18h 36m
    $178–395

  4. Drive  479.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Truckeecar car 479.1 mi
    8h 11m
    $88–127

  5. Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus bus
    4h 29m
    $180–600

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus bus
    4h 26m
    $302–404

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus bus
    14h 12m
    $180–224

California to Truckee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between California, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 18h 36m.

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