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How to get fromGrand Junction to Truckeeby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Truckee by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GJT - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    8h 7m
    $83–436

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    18h 50m
    $490–800

  3. Drive  780.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Truckeecar car 780.7 mi
    13h 10m
    $143–206

  4. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MTJ - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    8h 37m
    $118–519

  5. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GJT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $143–536

Grand Junction to Truckee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $490–800 and the journey takes 18h 50m.

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