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How to get fromVacaville to Donner Pass (Mountain)by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Vacaville to Donner Pass (Mountain) by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    6h 4m
    $124–206

  2. Drive 124.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vacaville to Donner Pass (Mountain)car car 124.5 mi
    2h 14m
    $23–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    6h 28m
    $179–197

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 57m
    $93–143

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 17m
    $102–183

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  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Vacaville, CA, USA and Donner Pass (Mountain), CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Vacaville to Donner Pass (Mountain) via Suisun-Fairfield, Sacramento, and Truckee Amtrak Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Donner Pass (Mountain) via Concord Station, Concord, Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek BART, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek Park & Ride, and Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar in around 6h 28m.

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