There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SNA - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
5h$374–854Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
16h 29m$76–149Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 40m$179–412Drive 498.8 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Truckeecar 498.8 mi
9h 22m$91–132Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 42m$312–872Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
5h 43m$425–774Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus
16h 58m$102–149
Irvine to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Truckee is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 16h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Truckee is to fly and bus which takes 5h and costs $370 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Truckee. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Truckee via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
The distance between Irvine and Truckee is 454 miles. The road distance is 501.7 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 16h 29m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Irvine to Truckee, including transfers.
Irvine to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine to Truckee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Truckee is to bus which takes 16h 29m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 20h 40m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Truckee via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Truckee Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 20h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Irvine to Truckee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Truckee is 502 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Irvine to Truckee.
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