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How to get fromVacaville to Truckeeby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Vacaville to Truckee by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    5h 47m
    $119–179

  2. Drive  133 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vacaville to Truckeecar car 133 mi
    2h 19m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    7h 25m
    $104–107

  4. 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 11m
    $102–158

  5. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h 17m
    $40–62

Vacaville to Truckee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Vacaville, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Vacaville to Truckee Amtrak Station via Suisun-Fairfield and Sacramento in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via North Concord Station, North Concord / Martinez, Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek BART, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek Park & Ride, and Northstar Village Gate # 8 in around 7h 25m.

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