There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Morro Bay by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Truckee Depot to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane RNO - SBP
8h$361–704Drive 383.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Morro Baycar 383.6 mi
6h 51m$70–102Bus
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus Northstar
- Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 22m$150–185Bus, train via Oakland
- Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oaklandtrain
- Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
14h 48m$99–225Bus, train
- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
15h 16m$100–221Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
16h 46m$118–273
Truckee to Morro Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
The distance between Truckee and Morro Bay is 354 miles. The road distance is 385.8 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Morro Bay without a car is to bus which takes 14h 22m and costs $150 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Truckee to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Truckee to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.
Truckee to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Morro Bay is to bus which takes 14h 22m and costs $150 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 16h 46m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Morro Bay Park via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Caltrain Northbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Morro Bay Park via Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 16h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Truckee Depot to Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Truckee to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Jose Park and Ride station.
Truckee to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Morro Bay is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Truckee to Morro Bay.
There are 292+ hotels available in Morro Bay.





