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How to get fromLos Gatos to Truckeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Gatos to Truckee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    8h 59m
    $100–103

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to West Oaklandsubway subway Green-S
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    9h 8m
    $38–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    9h 36m
    $80–178

  4. Drive 224.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Gatos to Truckeecar car 224.3 mi
    3h 55m
    $41–60

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 44m
    $206–494

  6. Line 27 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, line 12 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SSbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    5h 42m
    $372–573

Los Gatos to Truckee by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Truckee Amtrak Station via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose, and Sacramento in around 9h 36m.

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