Compare 2 ways to go from Truckee to San Francisco.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Truckee to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Truckee to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Based on 5076 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $53.00
Amtrak Truckee San Francisco recent customer reviews
Amtrak broke down, passengers stuck in the trem for a long time and couldn't get out ,I missed my appointment, lastly when arrived at the connecting bus also got stuck waiting for passengers of other trem instead of getting us home since we were already delayed and provide a second bus to passengers behind
Roberto R.
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The cheapest trip from Truckee to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $85To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Truckee to San Francisco, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Truckee to San Francisco is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Francisco, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Truckee and San Francisco compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Truckee to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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