There are 6 ways to get from Cupertino to Truckee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
7h 35m$98–100Drive 220.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cupertino to Truckeecar 220.4 mi
3h 54m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Martinez to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 4m$82–172Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
6h 7m$218–506Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
8h 32m$70–97Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
5h 37m$440–595
Cupertino to Truckee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cupertino to Truckee is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cupertino to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cupertino to Truckee. However, there are services departing from McClellan & Felton and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via San Jose Park and Ride and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cupertino to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Martinez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Cupertino and Truckee is 276 miles. The road distance is 221.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $97 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cupertino to Truckee, including transfers.
Cupertino to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from San Jose Park and Ride station.
Cupertino to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Truckee is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $97 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Homestead & Wolfe to Truckee Amtrak Station via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Amtrak, and Martinez in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Martinez to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
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More Questions & Answers
Cupertino to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
Cupertino to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Martinez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cupertino to Truckee is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Cupertino to Truckee.
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