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How to get fromTruckee to Palo Altoby bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Truckee to Palo Alto by bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 49m
    $62–131

  2. Drive 211.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Palo Altocar car 211.5 mi
    3h 52m
    $39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus Northstar
    7h 3m
    $100–102

  4. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    4h 58m
    $200–483

  5. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    8h 35m
    $80–149

  6. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    4h 53m
    $424–574

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    6h 40m
    $484–805

Truckee to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Palo Alto, 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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