What is the cheapest way to get from Truckee to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Lafayette is to bus via West Oakland which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Truckee to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Lafayette is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Truckee and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at Walnut Creek BART via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar and S Main St and Rudgear Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Truckee and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette via Concord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Truckee to Lafayette?

The distance between Truckee and Lafayette is 198 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.

How do I travel from Truckee to Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Truckee to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $99 - $101.

How long does it take to get from Truckee to Lafayette?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Truckee to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truckee to Lafayette bus from?

Truckee to Lafayette bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.

Where do I catch the Truckee to Lafayette train from?

Truckee to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Truckee to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Truckee to Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $99 - $101. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Truckee to Lafayette bus arrive?

Truckee to Lafayette bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Walnut Creek Park & Ride station.

Where does the Truckee to Lafayette train arrive?

Truckee to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Martinez station.

Can I drive from Truckee to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Lafayette is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Truckee to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 370+ hotels available in Lafayette.

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There are 5 ways to get from Truckee to Lafayette by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ridebus Northstar
5h 24m
$99–101
Bus via West Oakland (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
5h 41m
$31–57
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Martineztrain California Zephyr
7h 6m
$60–121
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Truckee to Lafayettecar 174.1 mi
3h 2m
$32–46
Bus, fly, BART
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Lafayettesubway
5h 8m
$199–480

Truckee to Lafayette by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 196.7 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Lafayette, 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 Martinez once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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