There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Mill Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
6h 36m$118–197Drive 185.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Mill Valleycar 185.5 mi
3h 21m$34–49Bus, train via Roseville
- Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 46m$53–103Bus, line 12 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS to Terminal Way and Vassar Streetbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
- Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to E Blithedale Ave & Hill Stbus
6h 18m$223–511Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
7h$70–118Bus
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus Northstar
7h 6m$105–108
Truckee to Mill Valley by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Mill Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Mill Valley is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at E Blithedale Ave & Mountain View Ave via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, De Haro St & 16th St, Larkin St & Grove St and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Mill Valley. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Richmond via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Truckee and Mill Valley is 209 miles. The road distance is 186.6 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Mill Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Truckee to Mill Valley, including transfers.
Truckee to Mill Valley bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
Truckee to Mill Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Mill Valley is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $105 - $108 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Mill Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th St on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 775 348 0400
- Website
- rtcwashoe.com
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS to Terminal Way and Vassar Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.rtcwashoe.com
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- marintransit.org
Bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to E Blithedale Ave & Hill St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://marintransit.org
- Seniors 65+, Youth 5-18.
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to E Blithedale Ave & Hill St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $4–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
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More Questions & Answers
Truckee to Mill Valley bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Francisco - 16th St station.
Truckee to Mill Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Mill Valley is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Truckee to Mill Valley.
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