There are 7 ways to get from Truckee to Oakland by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
5h 10m$50–70Drive 180.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Oaklandcar 180.4 mi
3h 9m$33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 10m$65–112Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
4h 47m$213–496Bus via Walnut Creek Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ridebus Northstar
5h 44m$100–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
6h 48m$66–131Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane RNO - OAK
6h 48m$111–479
Truckee to Oakland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Oakland is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Oakland is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Truckee and arriving at Oakland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Truckee and Oakland is 183 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $50 - $70.
The bus from Truckee to Oakland takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Truckee to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Truckee to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Oakland is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Truckee to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- 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
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Carlsbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Truckee to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.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/
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Truckee to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Walnut Creek Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
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More Questions & Answers
Truckee to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Truckee to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Oakland is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Truckee to Oakland.
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