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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Truckeeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    3h 48m
    $320–667

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    14h 10m
    $78–162

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    20h 16m
    $213–453

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Truckeerideshare rideshare 483.7 mi
    8h 15m

  5. Drive 483.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Truckeecar car 483.7 mi
    8h 15m
    $89–128

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $160–398

  7. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 41m
    $105–171

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Truckee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Truckee via Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 20h 16m.

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