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How to get fromPismo Beach to Truckeeby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h
    $78–302

  2. Drive 389.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Truckeecar car 389.7 mi
    7h 4m
    $72–103

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    13h 56m
    $166–199

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus
    15h 33m
    $117–242

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    15h 46m
    $138–304

Pismo Beach to Truckee by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Northstar Village Gate # 8 in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Truckee Amtrak Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Sacramento in around 15h 46m.

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