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How to get fromSan Diego to Donner Pass (Mountain)by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Donner Pass (Mountain) by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Pass (Mountain)taxi taxi
    2h 32m
    $397–529

  2. Drive 569.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Donner Pass (Mountain)car car 569.9 mi
    10h 42m
    $104–151

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    18h 9m
    $135–234

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    22h 49m
    $285–588

  5. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    18h 58m
    $268–328

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Donner Pass (Mountain), CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Donner Pass (Mountain) via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Truckee in around 18h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Donner Pass (Mountain) via Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Truckee Amtrak Station in around 22h 49m.

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