What is the cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Truckee?

The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Truckee is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Truckee?

The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Truckee is to drive which takes 2h and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Elk Grove and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Elk Grove and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Elk Grove to Truckee?

The distance between Elk Grove and Truckee is 121 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.

How do I travel from Elk Grove to Truckee without a car?

The best way to get from Elk Grove to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $75 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Elk Grove to Truckee?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Elk Grove to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elk Grove to Truckee bus from?

Elk Grove to Truckee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Where do I catch the Elk Grove to Truckee train from?

Elk Grove to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Elk Grove to Truckee?

The best way to get from Elk Grove to Truckee is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $75 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Elk Grove to Truckee bus arrive?

Elk Grove to Truckee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.

Where does the Elk Grove to Truckee train arrive?

Elk Grove to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Elk Grove to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Truckee is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Elk Grove to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1653+ hotels available in Truckee.

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There are 3 ways to get from Elk Grove to Truckee by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 29m
$76–99
Drive 108.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elk Grove to Truckeecar 108.4 mi
2h
$20–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 33m
$63–109

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Distance: 119.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 38m.

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