There are 5 ways to get from Truckee to Danville by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ridebus Northstar
5h 10m$97–98Drive 177.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Danvillecar 177.4 mi
3h 5m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
8h 1m$66–136Bus, fly, BART
- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway
6h 11m$221–503Bus via West Oakland (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Truckee to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
6h 49m$34–61
Truckee to Danville by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Danville is to bus via West Oakland which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Danville is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Danville. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at Railroad Ave and Prospect Ave via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar and S Main St and Rudgear Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Danville. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Walnut Creek via Richmond and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Truckee and Danville is 197 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Danville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $97 - $98.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Truckee to Danville, including transfers.
Truckee to Danville bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
Truckee to Danville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Danville is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $97 - $98. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Danville, CA, USA?
Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ride on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Truckee to Danville bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Walnut Creek Park & Ride station.
Truckee to Danville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Danville is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Truckee to Danville.
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