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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Truckeeby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Truckee by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SLC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    5h 19m
    $158–338

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    11h 55m
    $84–161

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    11h 53m
    $190–400

  4. Drive 549.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Truckeecar car 549.7 mi
    8h 6m
    $101–145

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SLC - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $419–547

Salt Lake City to Truckee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salt Lake City to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–400 and the journey takes 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Truckee via Sparks Transit Center in around 11h 55m.

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