The cheapest and fastest buses from Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Martinez, 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 Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 2 buses that leave Martinez, CA for Truckee, CA on Mon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 223 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 4 h 13 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.
9:47 PM4h13Martinez, CA2:00 AMTruckee, CA$451One-way0 transfers
8:47 PM4h13Martinez, CA1:00 AMTruckee, CA$451One-way0 transfers
9:47 PM4h13Martinez, CA2:00 AMTruckee, CA$451One-way0 transfers
8:47 PM4h13Martinez, CA1:00 AMTruckee, CA$451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA:
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Truckee, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
You'll arrive about -2h -57m sooner (4h 26m by bus vs 2h 29m by car) and save roughly $-3.62 (€-2.93) compared to fuel and tolls ($45 (€36) vs $41 (€33)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:37AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:47PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:47PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h13 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Live departures
Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
732 Capitol Corridor · 3584 AMTRAK | 1:47 PM Martinez station, Martinez, CA | 5h13 | 7:00 PM Truckee Station, Truckee, CA | 1 transfer | |
734 Capitol Corridor · 3584 AMTRAK | 2:47 PM Martinez station, Martinez, CA | 4h13 | 7:00 PM Truckee Station, Truckee, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA
Buses from Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 15:58. The fastest bus covers the 138 miles (223 km) distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 138 miles (223 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 13m |
First bus 7:25 AM |
Last bus 3:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Martinez, CA to Truckee, CAYou can travel by bus between Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA with Greyhound for as low as $35 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Martinez, CA to Truckee, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Martinez, 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.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
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