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How to get fromPalm Desert to Truckeeby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PSP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 6m
    $114–440

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus
    17h 52m
    $96–168

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    23h 57m

  4. Drive  523.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Truckeecar car 523.3 mi
    9h 45m
    $96–138

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $164–510

  6. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckeebus bus
    20h 20m

Palm Desert to Truckee by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Truckee via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 52m.

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