What is the cheapest way to get from Truckee to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Los Altos is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Truckee to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Los Altos is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Truckee and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, Santa Clara & 2nd and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Truckee and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound via Richmond and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Truckee to Los Altos?

The distance between Truckee and Los Altos is 246 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.

How do I travel from Truckee to Los Altos without a car?

The best way to get from Truckee to Los Altos without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 35m and costs $60 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Truckee to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Truckee to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truckee to Los Altos bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Truckee to Los Altos train from?

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

Where does the Truckee to Los Altos bus arrive?

Truckee to Los Altos bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Jose Park and Ride station.

Where does the Truckee to Los Altos train arrive?

Truckee to Los Altos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Truckee to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Los Altos is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Truckee to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 523+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Truckee to Los Altos - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Los Altos by bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 35m
$65–136
Drive 216.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truckee to Los Altoscar 216.3 mi
3h 58m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus Northstar
8h 4m
$102–108
Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
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
5h 55m
$203–489
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
9h 45m
$83–156
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
5h 39m
$426–579

Truckee to Los Altos by bus and train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.2 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ride on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h.

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