There are 9 ways to get from Tehachapi to Truckee by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus via Bishop
best- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus 395
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
12h$170–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus
12h 10m$67–125Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 36m$210–424Drive 393.3 mi
- Drive from Tehachapi to Truckeecar 393.3 mi
7h 31m$72–104Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BUR - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
8h 38mBus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
9h 11mBus, train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LGB - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee Depotbus
10h 41mBus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BUR - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 25mBus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 58m
Tehachapi to Truckee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Truckee is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Truckee is to drive which takes 7h 31m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Truckee. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB and arriving at Truckee Depot via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and Reno Tahoe International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Tehachapi and Truckee is 444 miles. The road distance is 395.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Truckee without a car is to bus via Bishop which takes 12h and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Tehachapi to Truckee, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Truckee bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway station.
Tehachapi to Truckee bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Truckee is 396 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Tehachapi to Truckee.
There are 1655+ hotels available in Truckee.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to Truckee Depot via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Reno - Tahoe International Airport, and Reno Tahoe International Airport in around 12h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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