There are 8 ways to get from Colorado to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Denver to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane DEN - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
5h 57m$315–545Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
24h 8m$148–293Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
26h 47m$310–700Drive 1,021.8 mi
- Drive from Denver to Truckeecar 1,021.8 mi
17h 10m$187–270Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane COS - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
7h 51m$188–543Fly Denver to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DEN - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 54m$168–440Fly Pueblo Memorial Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PUB - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
7h 53m$237–616Fly Arapahoe County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Arapahoe County Airport (APA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane APA - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
6h 6m$218–598
Colorado to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Truckee is to bus which costs $140 - $300 and takes 24h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Truckee is to fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $310 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Colfax Ave & Grant St and arriving at Truckee via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Denver and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 47m.
The distance between Colorado and Truckee is 873 miles. The road distance is 1027.8 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 24h 8m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Colorado to Truckee, including transfers.
Colorado to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Colorado to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Truckee is to bus which takes 24h 8m and costs $140 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 26h 47m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Colfax Ave & Grant St to Truckee via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 24h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $310–700 and the journey takes 26h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Denver to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Pueblo Memorial Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas, Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt, Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colorado to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Truckee is 1h behind Colorado. It is currently 4:26 PM in Colorado and 3:26 PM in Truckee.
Colorado to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Truckee is 1028 miles. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Colorado to Truckee.
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