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How to get fromTruckee to San Franciscoby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to San Francisco by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar

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    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    4h 54m
    $95

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Truckee to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 50m
    $29–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 11m
    $66–134

  4. Drive 186.5 mi

    1. Drive from Truckee to San Franciscocar car 186.5 mi
    3h 18m
    $34–50

  5. Bus, 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 28m
    $196–476

  6. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    6h 55m
    $92–452

Truckee to San Francisco by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and San Francisco, 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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 6h 14m.

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