There are 5 ways to get from El Cerrito to Truckee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 30m$62–133Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
6h 55m$30–59Drive 171.6 mi
- Drive from El Cerrito to Truckeecar 171.6 mi
2h 59m$32–46BART, fly, bus
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
5h 46m$218–500Bus via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B
- Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
7h 44m$109–114
El Cerrito to Truckee by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cerrito to Truckee is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from El Cerrito to Truckee is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cerrito to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Truckee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cerrito to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between El Cerrito and Truckee is 196 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Cerrito to Truckee without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from El Cerrito to Truckee, including transfers.
El Cerrito to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
El Cerrito to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from El Cerrito to Truckee is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between El Cerrito, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Truckee once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
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More Questions & Answers
El Cerrito to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Truckee station.
El Cerrito to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cerrito to Truckee is 173 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from El Cerrito to Truckee.
There are 1660+ hotels available in Truckee.