- Must visit
Emigrant Trail Museum
Nearby Donner Memorial museum interprets the emigrant story, Washoe culture, and Sierra travel history.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€33
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€33
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV to Truckee, CA will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Reno, NV to Truckee, CA, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reno, NV to Truckee, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€30 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reno, NV to Truckee, CA:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reno, NV to Truckee, CA costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Truckee, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 9m.
The table below shows live departures for Reno, NV to Truckee, CA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 9:24 AM Reno station, Reno, NV | 1h09 | 10:33 AM Truckee Station, Truckee, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Reno, NV to Truckee, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:24, the last at 16:01. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 9:24 AM |
Last train 4:01 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Truckee, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Truckee, CA trip today.
Nearby Donner Memorial museum interprets the emigrant story, Washoe culture, and Sierra travel history.
Local history museum in a former jail, featuring exhibits on logging, railroads, and early Truckee life.
Small museum in the historic depot with railroad artifacts, model displays, and stories of Truckee's rail past.
Walkable historic core with brick buildings, shops, and railroad-era character ideal for strolling.
Lakeside state park area with beach access, picnic spots, and sweeping Sierra scenery near Truckee.
Riverside trail and park system with bridges, wetlands, and mountain views close to central Truckee.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reno, NV to Truckee, CA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Truckee, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Reno, NV to Truckee, CA trains use the Reno Station to Truckee Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Reno, NV and Truckee, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Reno Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery, Wild River Grille
Ticket office support is available at Reno Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Reno Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Reno Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reno Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Eldorado Resort Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno.
Truckee Station has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Truckee Station.
Available at Truckee Station: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Truckee Station.
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