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How to get fromOakland to Donner Pass (Mountain)by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Donner Pass (Mountain) by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 32m
    $67–107

  2. Drive 171.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Donner Pass (Mountain)car car 171.9 mi
    3h 4m
    $32–46

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 8m
    $104–190

  4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Pass (Mountain)taxi taxi
    3h 53m
    $381–693

  5. Bus via Walnut Creek Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    5h 35m
    $176–193

  6. Fly from Oakland International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Pass (Mountain)taxi taxi
    6h
    $270–636

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Donner Pass (Mountain), CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Truckee once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 26m.

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