There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Donner Lake by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 37m$59–78Drive 96.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Donner Lakecar 96.6 mi
1h 43m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
3h 45m$61–104Bus via Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
2h 47m$39–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Donner Lake is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Donner Lake is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Donner Lake station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Donner Lake station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Sacramento and Donner Lake is 109 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Donner Lake without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Sacramento to Donner Lake, including transfers.
Sacramento to Donner Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Donner Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Donner Lake is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Donner Lake, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Donner Lake bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Sacramento to Donner Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Donner Lake is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Sacramento to Donner Lake.
There are 1415+ hotels available in Donner Lake.