The cheapest and fastest buses from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
5 h 14 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 buses that leave Truckee, CA for Emeryville, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 247 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 14 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 24 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.
11:10 PM5h24Truckee, CA4:34 AMEmeryville, CA$551One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM5h14Truckee, CA10:34 PMEmeryville, CA$551One-way0 transfers
4:20 PM5h14Truckee, CA9:34 PMEmeryville, CA$571One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM5h14Truckee, CA10:34 PMEmeryville, CA$551One-way0 transfers
4:20 PM5h14Truckee, CA9:34 PMEmeryville, CA$571One-way0 transfers
11:10 PM5h24Truckee, CA4:34 AMEmeryville, CA$551One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $317 Average price | $451 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA:
A bus is $259 (€212) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA costing on average $317 (€259).
A bus is $393 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA costing on average $451 (€369).
Other travel options to Emeryville, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:34PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 03:44AM | Duration 5h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:44AM | Duration 5h34 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Live departures
Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:10 PM Truckee, CA | 5h24 | 3:34 AM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 4:20 PM Truckee, CA | 5h14 | 9:34 PM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Truckee, CA | 5h14 | 10:34 PM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA
Buses from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 15:21. The fastest bus covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 3:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
FAQs: Bus from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, 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 Emeryville, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular bus stations from Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA
Most Truckee, CA to Emeryville, CA buses use the Truckee, Depot (Donner Pass Rd.) to Oakland, West Oakland BART Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Truckee, CA and Emeryville, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Truckee, Depot (Donner Pass Rd.) from Truckee city centre
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