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How to get fromTruckee to Californiaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Truckee to California by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    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 58m
    $339–498

  2. Bus, fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    5h 27m
    $55–296

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    10h 55m
    $78–137

  4. 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 Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 3m

  5. Drive  479.5 mi

    1. Drive from Truckee to Los Angelescar car 479.5 mi
    8h 11m
    $88–127

  6. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    4h 54m
    $250–319

  7. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    15h 1m
    $87–135

Truckee to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Truckee to Los Angeles Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 55m.

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