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How to get fromIrvine to Truckeeby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to Truckee by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $342–902

  2. Drive  498.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Truckeecar car 498.8 mi
    9h 22m
    $91–132

  3. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 50m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 40m
    $369–582

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 46m
    $303–739

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    7h 20m
    $512–786

  7. Train, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, line 12 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SSbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    7h 51m
    $92–498

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    8h 12m
    $293–392

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    16h 29m
    $94–149

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Culver-San Leandro to Truckee Amtrak Station via 1St-Centennial, Bolsa-Magnolia, Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket, Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & K St, and Sacramento in around 15h 50m. 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.

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