What is the cheapest way to get from Tempe to Truckee?

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Truckee is to bus via Merced which costs $120 - $180 and takes 21h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tempe to Truckee?

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Truckee is to fly and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $170 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Tempe and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Truckee. However, there are services departing from McDowell Rd & Central Av and arriving at Truckee via Phoenix, AZ, Merced Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.

How far is it from Tempe to Truckee?

The distance between Tempe and Truckee is 650 miles. The road distance is 756.2 miles.

How do I travel from Tempe to Truckee without a car?

The best way to get from Tempe to Truckee without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 21h 1m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Tempe to Truckee?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Tempe to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tempe to Truckee bus from?

Tempe to Truckee bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.

Where does the Tempe to Truckee bus arrive?

Tempe to Truckee bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.

Can I drive from Tempe to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Truckee is 756 miles. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Tempe to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1640+ hotels available in Truckee.

Tempe to Truckee - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tempe to Truckee by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PHX - RNO
2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
5h 50m
$179–486
Bus via Merced
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus
2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus
21h 1m
$121–179
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
28h 48m
$654–1,008
Drive 751.8 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Truckeecar 751.8 mi
13h 46m
$138–199
Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PHX - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 49m
$224–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus Guadalajara
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
23h 47m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 35m
$437–692

Tempe to Truckee by tram and bus

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21h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 645.9 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to Truckee via Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St, Downtown Phx Hub/Central Ave, McDowell/Central Ave, McDowell Rd & Central Av, Phoenix, AZ, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 1m.

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