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

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    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
    7h 1m
    $68–375

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus 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 35m

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 22m

  4. Drive  508 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Truckeecar car 508 mi
    9h 29m
    $93–134

  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
    8h
    $112–435

  6. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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
    19h 45m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Truckee via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 35m.

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