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How to get fromTruckee to San Carlosby bus, train, subway, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Truckee to San Carlos by bus, train, subway, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    6h 18m
    $105–107

  2. Bus via San Bruno (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    7h 6m
    $33–61

  3. 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 24m
    $75–146

  4. Drive 208.4 mi

    1. Drive from Truckee to San Carloscar car 208.4 mi
    3h 41m
    $38–55

  5. 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 46m
    $219–501

  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
    5h 11m
    $376–575

  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 29m
    $462–803

Truckee to San Carlos by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

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.

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