What is the cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Truckee?

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Truckee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to Truckee?

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Van Ness Ave & North Point St, 16th St & Mission St, San Francisco - 16th St and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Petaluma to Truckee?

The distance between Petaluma and Truckee is 213 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.

How do I travel from Petaluma to Truckee without a car?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Truckee without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 9m and costs $45 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Petaluma to Truckee?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Petaluma to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Truckee bus from?

Petaluma to Truckee bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.

Where does the Petaluma to Truckee bus arrive?

Petaluma to Truckee bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at North Point St & Van Ness Ave station.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Truckee is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Petaluma to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1640+ hotels available in Truckee.

Petaluma to Truckee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to Truckee by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 9m
$49–123
Drive 178.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petaluma to Truckeecar 178.2 mi
3h 16m
$33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
7h 23m
$107–110
Bus via San Rafael (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
8h 41m
$36–59

Petaluma to Truckee by bus and train (Amtrak)

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7h 9mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.1 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via North Point St & Van Ness Ave, Van Ness Ave & North Point St, 16th St & Mission St, 16th St& Rhode Island St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Northstar Village Gate # 8 in around 7h 23m.

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