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How to get fromTruckee Station to San Franciscoby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Truckee Station to San Francisco by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar

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    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    4h 57m
    $95

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 50m
    $28–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 11m
    $65–134

  4. Drive 186.4 mi

    1. Drive from Truckee Station to San Franciscocar car 186.4 mi
    3h 17m
    $34–50

  5. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    4h 28m
    $196–476

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    5h 55m
    $63–110

  7. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    6h 55m
    $92–452

Truckee Station to San Francisco by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Truckee Station, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th St on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 6h 14m.

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