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How to get fromTruckee to Salt Lake Cityby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Truckee to Salt Lake City by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane RNO - SLC
    4h 43m
    $159–337

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    11h 55m
    $80–160

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    11h 54m
    $190–400

  4. Drive 549.4 mi

    1. Drive from Truckee to Salt Lake Citycar car 549.4 mi
    8h 6m
    $101–145

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SMF - SLC
    6h 59m
    $403–499

Truckee to Salt Lake City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Salt Lake City, UT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Salt Lake City once daily. Tickets cost $190–400 and the journey takes 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Truckee to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Sparks Transit Center in around 11h 55m.

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