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

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    4h 3m
    $339–770

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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
    $82–162

  3. 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
    $224–452

  4. Drive 498.8 mi

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

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

    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 42m
    $317–845

  6. 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 41m
    $333–690

  7. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus bus
    16h 58m
    $110–163

Irvine to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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.

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