There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MSP - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
7h 24m$158–716Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckeebus
45h 30m$276–537Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
- Take the train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 1h$569–1,050Drive 1,745 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Truckeecar 1,745 mi
28h 30m$319–460Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MSP - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 22m$194–826
Minneapolis to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Truckee is to bus which costs $270 - $550 and takes 45h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Truckee is to fly and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Truckee via Des Moines, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 30m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Truckee is 1455 miles. The road distance is 1755.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 45h 30m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Minneapolis to Truckee, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Truckee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Truckee is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 7:29 PM in Minneapolis and 5:29 PM in Truckee.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Truckee is 1755 miles. It takes approximately 28h 30m to drive from Minneapolis to Truckee.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Truckee via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 45h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
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