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How to get fromScotts Valley to Truckeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Scotts Valley 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
    8h 15m
    $100–107

  2. Drive 239.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scotts Valley to Truckeecar car 239.1 mi
    4h 14m
    $44–63

  3. 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
    9h 37m
    $77–177

  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
    6h 45m
    $218–510

  5. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to West Oaklandsubway subway Green-S
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h 41m
    $61–92

  6. Line 17 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus bus
    5h 56m
    $439–598

Scotts Valley to Truckee by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Scotts Valley, 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 bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Truckee Amtrak Station via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Sacramento in around 9h 37m.

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