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How to get fromTruckee to San Francisco Bay Areaby bus, ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to San Francisco Bay Area by bus, ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar

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    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 42m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 18m

  3. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 46m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 6m

  5. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 3m

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 29m

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Truckee to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to Northstar Village Gate # 8, take the bus to San Francisco - 16th St, walk to De Haro St & 16th St, take the line 19 bus to 7th St & Market St, walk to Market St & 7th St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to San Francisco Bay Area via Richmond, Richmond, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 8h 18m.

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