There are 8 ways to get from Truckee to Eureka by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 23m$117–197Drive 326.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Eurekacar 326.7 mi
6h 59m$60–87Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane RNO - ACV
8h 5m$559–817Train, bus via Ukiah (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 25m$127–222Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Martineztrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 45m$132–232Bus
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ridebus Northstar
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 52m$182–228Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SMF - ACV
10h 15m$261–837Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
9h 43m$378–862
Truckee to Eureka by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Eureka is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Eureka is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek BART and Martinez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Truckee and Eureka is 449 miles. The road distance is 328.6 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Eureka without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 23m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Truckee to Eureka, including transfers.
Truckee to Eureka bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
Truckee to Eureka bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Walnut Creek Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Eureka is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Truckee to Eureka.
There are 67+ hotels available in Eureka.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Eureka, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, Walnut Creek Park & Ride, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek BART, Martinez Amtrak Unloading, and Martinez in around 14h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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 Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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