There are 5 ways to get from Orinda to Truckee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
6h 15m$100–102Drive 177.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orinda to Truckeecar 177.4 mi
3h 4m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Emeryville to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 1m$68–143BART, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
5h 40m$213–497Bus via West Oakland
- Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
6h 34m$53–74
Orinda to Truckee by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orinda to Truckee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Orinda to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Orinda to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek BART and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Walnut Creek Park & Ride and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Orinda to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Orinda and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Orinda and Truckee is 201 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.
The best way to get from Orinda to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $99 - $102.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Orinda to Truckee, including transfers.
Orinda to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Walnut Creek Park & Ride station.
Orinda to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Orinda to Truckee is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $99 - $102. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Orinda, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Emeryville to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
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More Questions & Answers
Orinda to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
Orinda to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to Truckee is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Orinda to Truckee.
There are 1668+ hotels available in Truckee.