There are 6 ways to get from Watsonville to Truckee by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, subway, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
9h 43m$110–122Drive 259.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Truckeecar 259.7 mi
4h 36m$48–69Bus, train
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 4m$87–192Shuttle, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
7h 56m$239–533Bus, BART
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to West Oaklandsubway
- Take the bus from Oakland to Truckeebus
10h 8m$51–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Emeryville to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
11h 41m$103–218
Watsonville to Truckee by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Truckee is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Truckee is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Truckee. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Front, San Jose Park and Ride and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Watsonville and Truckee is 318 miles. The road distance is 261.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $110 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Watsonville to Truckee, including transfers.
Watsonville to Truckee bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Watsonville to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Truckee is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $110 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Northstar Village Gate # 8 in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porter / San Juan to Truckee Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, and Emeryville in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonville to Truckee bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Watsonville to Truckee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Truckee is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Watsonville to Truckee.
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