The cheapest and fastest buses from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
4 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 4 buses that leave Emeryville, CA for Truckee, CA on Thu, May 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 247 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 49 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:00 PM5h15Emeryville, CA8:15 PMTruckee, CA$381One-way0 transfers
3:45 PM5h30Emeryville, CA9:15 PMTruckee, CA$581One-way0 transfers
3:58 PM5h17Emeryville, CA9:15 PMTruckee, CA$581One-way0 transfers
10:21 PM4h49Emeryville, CA3:10 AMTruckee, CA$581One-way0 transfers
10:21 PM4h49Emeryville, CA3:10 AMTruckee, CA$581One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM5h15Emeryville, CA8:15 PMTruckee, CA$381One-way0 transfers
3:58 PM5h17Emeryville, CA9:15 PMTruckee, CA$581One-way0 transfers
3:45 PM5h30Emeryville, CA9:15 PMTruckee, CA$581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $322 Average price |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA:
A bus is $183 (€146) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA costing on average $240 (€191).
A bus is $266 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA costing on average $322 (€257).
Other travel options to Truckee, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Live departures
Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:08 PM Emeryville, CA | 4h52 | 2:00 AM Truckee, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
![]() | 3:00 PM Emeryville, CA | 5h15 | 8:15 PM Truckee, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Emeryville, CA | 5h30 | 9:15 PM Truckee, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:58 PM Emeryville, CA | 5h17 | 9:15 PM Truckee, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA
Buses from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) but you can travel from only $37 (€29) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 07:21, the last at 15:21. The fastest bus covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 49m |
First bus 7:21 AM |
Last bus 3:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Bus from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Emeryville, CA to Truckee, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Truckee, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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