There are 4 ways to get from Reno to Donner Lake by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
47 min$28–39Drive 36 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Donner Lakecar 36 mi
40 min$7–10Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
1h 16m$34–51Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reno to Donner Laketaxi 36 mi
40 min$160–200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Donner Lake is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Donner Lake is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Donner Lake. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Truckee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Donner Lake station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Reno and Donner Lake is 37 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Donner Lake without a car is to bus which takes 47 min and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Reno to Donner Lake, including transfers.
Reno to Donner Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Donner Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Donner Lake is to bus which takes 47 min and costs $28 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Donner Lake, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee once daily. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $11–23 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Donner Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Truckee station.
Reno to Donner Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Donner Lake is 36 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Reno to Donner Lake.
There are 1440+ hotels available in Donner Lake.