There are 6 ways to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), shuttle, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
5h 33m$220–617Drive 284.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckeecar 284.6 mi
4h 59m$52–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Emeryville to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
10h 15m$149–279Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
10h 48m$95–142Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Monterey-MRY to Truckee284.6 mi
4h 59mBus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
11h 15m$123–136
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee by bus, shuttle, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas, San Jose Park and Ride and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Monterey Airport (MRY) and Truckee is 269 miles. The road distance is 286.2 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee, including transfers.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $140 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Monterey Airport (MRY), USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee Amtrak Station via Salinas and Emeryville in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Northstar Village Gate # 8 in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Monterey-MRY to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Truckee.
There are 1614+ hotels available in Truckee.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Monterey Airport (MRY) and Truckee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












