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How to get fromMonterey to Truckeeby shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Truckee by shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    9h 43m
    $97–137

  2. Drive 284.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Truckeecar car 284.4 mi
    4h 59m
    $52–75

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    12h 7m
    $102–213

  4. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MRY - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 56m
    $400–618

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    10h 29m
    $121–133

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    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
    7h 24m
    $246–533

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle 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 Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 18m
    $467–622

Monterey to Truckee by shuttle, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 315.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Truckee Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Sacramento in around 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via 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 10h 29m.

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