There are 7 ways to get from Scotts Valley to Truckee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, subway, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
8h 15m$100–107BART, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to West Oaklandsubway Green-S
- Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
8h 56m$40–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 37m$67–157Drive 239.1 mi
- Drive from Scotts Valley to Truckeecar 239.1 mi
4h 14m$44–63Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Scotts Valley to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
7h 28m$374–849Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
6h 44m$234–511Line 17 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Stationbus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
5h 56m$375–579
Scotts Valley to Truckee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotts Valley to Truckee is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Scotts Valley to Truckee is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotts Valley to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via San Jose Park and Ride and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotts Valley to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Scotts Valley and Truckee is 292 miles. The road distance is 240.5 miles.
The best way to get from Scotts Valley to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $100 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Scotts Valley to Truckee, including transfers.
Scotts Valley to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from San Jose Park and Ride station.
Scotts Valley to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Scotts Valley to Truckee is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $100 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 9h 37m.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Deluxe Taxi Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 831-475-3232
Go Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-246-1234
Santa Cruz Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-423-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Scotts Valley to Truckee bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
Scotts Valley to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotts Valley to Truckee is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Scotts Valley to Truckee.
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