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How to get fromSan Diego to Truckeeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    4h 3m
    $213–314

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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
    17h 52m
    $96–183

  3. 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 32m
    $256–534

  4. Drive 560.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Truckeecar car 560.6 mi
    10h 25m
    $103–148

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 52m
    $131–345

  6. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus bus
    27h 44m
    $134–206

San Diego to Truckee by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Truckee via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento in around 22h 32m.

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