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How to get fromSanta Ana to Truckeeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Ana to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 10m
    $305–846

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    14h 45m
    $85–133

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    20h 29m
    $167–420

  4. Drive  511.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Truckeecar car 511.2 mi
    8h 42m
    $94–135

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $338–907

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    6h 45m
    $333–696

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    7h 23m
    $522–743

  8. Train, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, line 12 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SSbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    7h 45m
    $102–577

  9. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus bus
    16h 28m
    $92–134

Santa Ana to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Truckee via Sacramento Bus Station in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Truckee Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento in around 20h 29m.

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