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How to get fromSanta Clara to Truckeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    7h 5m
    $99–100

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to West Oaklandsubway subway Green-S
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h 12m
    $36–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 46m
    $77–166

  4. Drive 215.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Truckeecar car 215.3 mi
    3h 49m
    $40–57

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 39m
    $201–485

  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 41m
    $368–568

Santa Clara to Truckee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara Amtrak to Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento in around 7h 46m.

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