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How to get fromSan Francisco to Truckee Amtrak Stationby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

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  1. Bus via Northstar Village Gate # 8

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    5h 23m
    $95

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    6h
    $28–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 7m
    $60–136

  4. Drive 186.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Truckee Amtrak Stationcar car 186.3 mi
    3h 17m
    $34–50

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    5h 6m
    $216–497

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 38m
    $58–106

San Francisco to Truckee Amtrak Station by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Truckee Amtrak Station, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 26m.

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