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How to get fromSan Jose to Truckeeby bus, subway, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    6h 23m
    $95

  2. Drive 214.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Truckeecar car 214.9 mi
    3h 47m
    $40–57

  3. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway Orange-N
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 46m
    $69–142

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    5h 45m
    $203–485

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 53m
    $79–167

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    4h 34m
    $420–568

San Jose to Truckee by subway and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 7h 53m.

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