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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    5h 28m
    $325–676

  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
    12h 35m
    $75–123

  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
    18h 36m
    $163–384

  4. Drive  479.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Truckeecar car 479.1 mi
    8h 10m
    $88–127

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    5h 25m
    $514–722

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    8h 17m
    $158–427

  7. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, line 12 bus, bus

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus 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 1m
    $98–569

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 14m
    $207–733

  9. 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
    13h 39m
    $90–134

Los Angeles to Truckee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 18h 36m.

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