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How to get fromPalo Alto to Truckeeby bus, subway, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Truckee by bus, subway, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    7h 24m
    $101–102

  2. Bus via Oakland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h 29m
    $36–64

  3. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway Red-N
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 28m
    $78–153

  4. Drive 211.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Truckeecar car 211.7 mi
    3h 53m
    $39–56

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    5h 21m
    $201–483

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    5h 11m
    $425–574

Palo Alto to Truckee by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h.

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