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How to get fromTruckee to Santa Claraby bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Truckee to Santa Clara by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Roseville

    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 14m
    $58–124

  2. Drive 215.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Santa Claracar car 215.2 mi
    3h 48m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus Northstar
    6h 45m
    $98–100

  4. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    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 train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 17m
    $202–484

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 34m
    $74–138

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    8h 26m
    $77–166

  7. Bus, 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 17m
    $370–567

Truckee to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Santa Clara, 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Santa Clara Amtrak via Sacramento in around 8h 26m.

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