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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 3 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for Truckee, CA on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 260 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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.
6:30 AM5h45San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 2912:15 PMTruckee, Depot (Donner Pass Rd.)$571One-way0 transfers
6624 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor · 3524 AMTRAK7:00 AM6h15San Francisco, CA1:15 PMTruckee Station, Truckee, CA$651One-way2 transfers- 6632 AMTRAK · 532 Capitol Corridor · 3532 AMTRAK12:25 PM5h35San Francisco, CA6:00 PMTruckee Station, Truckee, CA$651One-way2 transfers
- 6632 AMTRAK · 532 Capitol Corridor · 3532 AMTRAK12:25 PM5h35San Francisco, CA6:00 PMTruckee Station, Truckee, CA$651One-way2 transfers
- 6:30 AM5h45San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 2912:15 PMTruckee, Depot (Donner Pass Rd.)$571One-way0 transfers
- 6624 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor · 3524 AMTRAK7:00 AM6h15San Francisco, CA1:15 PMTruckee Station, Truckee, CA$651One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $167.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $399 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA:
A bus is $152 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA costing on average $198 (€162).
A bus is $353 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA costing on average $399 (€327).
Other travel options to Truckee, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
You'll arrive about -3h -32m sooner (5h 28m by bus vs 2h 56m by car) and save roughly $-0.75 (€-0.61) compared to fuel and tolls ($46 (€37) vs $45 (€37)). 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.
San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 5h45 | 12:15 PM Truckee, Depot (Donner Pass Rd.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6624 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor · 3524 AMTRAK | 7:00 AM San Francisco, CA | 6h15 | 1:15 PM Truckee Station, Truckee, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 6632 AMTRAK · 532 Capitol Corridor · 3532 AMTRAK | 12:25 PM San Francisco, CA | 5h35 | 6:00 PM Truckee Station, Truckee, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 15:21. The fastest bus covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 3:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CAYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Truckee, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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