There are 4 ways to get from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2h 36m$59–81Drive 91.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramentocar 91.6 mi
1h 40m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
4h 48m$79–132Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 56m$74–102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Truckee and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Donner Pass (Mountain) station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Donner Pass (Mountain) and Sacramento is 112 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.
The best way to get from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento, including transfers.
Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Donner Pass (Mountain), CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $15–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sacramento.
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