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How to get fromRiverside to Truckeeby train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Truckee by train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    7h 9m
    $334–692

  2. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    8h 39m
    $78–375

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus
    15h 15m
    $113–197

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    21h 8m
    $225–454

  5. Drive 467.9 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Truckeecar car 467.9 mi
    8h 48m
    $86–124

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $236–845

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    7h 48m
    $513–789

  8. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    8h 37m
    $342–823

  9. Shuttle to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    8h 42m
    $94–409

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus
    18h 17m
    $88–173

Riverside to Truckee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside to Truckee via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Truckee Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 21h 8m.

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