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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Truckeeby unknown, ferry, bus, train, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Truckee by unknown, ferry, bus, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Travel, ferry, bus via Northstar Village Gate # 8

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus
    7h 45m

  2. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 10m

  3. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 5m

  4. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus bus
    7h 48m

  5. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 40m

  6. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    8h 38m

  7. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    7h 14m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Truckee. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the bus to Market St & Hyde St, walk to Hyde St & Grove St, take the line 19 bus to Rhode Island St & 16th St, walk to San Francisco - 16th St, take the bus to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, then take the bus to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Truckee Amtrak Station via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Market St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Richmond, and Richmond in around 8h 10m.

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