There are 9 ways to get from Truckee to Alameda by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 10m$40–87Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Truckee to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
5h 15m$26–50Drive 183.5 mi
- Drive from Truckee to Alamedacar 183.5 mi
3h 15m$34–49Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Truckee Depot to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
3h 50m$320–583Bus via Walnut Creek Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ridebus Northstar
5h 44m$100–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
6h 55m$55–119Train via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 17m$55–123Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the bus from Truckee Depot to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
5h 40m$168–466Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Take the bus from Truckee Depot to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway
4h 26m$468–661
Truckee to Alameda by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Alameda is to bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Alameda is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Truckee and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Lake Merritt via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Truckee and Alameda is 192 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Alameda without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Truckee to Alameda, including transfers.
Truckee to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Truckee to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Alameda is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Truckee to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Truckee to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Truckee to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Alameda is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Truckee to Alameda.
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