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How to get fromCupertino to Truckeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Cupertino to Truckee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    7h 38m
    $98–100

  2. Drive  220.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cupertino to Truckeecar car 220.4 mi
    3h 55m
    $38–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    9h 7m
    $138–218

  4. Caltrain, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 1m
    $394–508

  5. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h 48m
    $50–77

  6. Caltrain, BART, train

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $120–199

Cupertino to Truckee by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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 & De Anza to Truckee Amtrak Station via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Amtrak, and Martinez in around 9h 7m.

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