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San Carlos to Truckee

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$510.27
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.57–$446.49

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.93
Train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Truckee
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.79–$121.19

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Millbrae to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.12–$15.31

Bus operators

North Lake Tahoe Express

Phone:
+1 866.216.5222
Website:
northlaketahoeexpress.com/
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Truckee
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$173.00

Tahoe Ski Trips

Phone:
+1 925-382-8320
Website:
tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$109.57

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Truckee
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.03–$127.57

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Daly
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Truckee?

The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Truckee is to drive which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to Truckee?

The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Truckee is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and Truckee?

No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to Truckee. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave and arriving at Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East via Daly City BART Station, 16th St & Mission St, San Francisco - 16th St and Northstar Village Gate # 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between San Carlos and Truckee?

No, there is no direct train from San Carlos to Truckee station. However, there are services departing from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from San Carlos to Truckee?

The distance between San Carlos and Truckee is 386 km. The road distance is 336.3 km.

How do I travel from San Carlos to Truckee without a car?

The best way to get from San Carlos to Truckee without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $16.30 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from San Carlos to Truckee?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from San Carlos to Truckee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Truckee bus from?

San Carlos to Truckee bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station.

Where do I catch the San Carlos to Truckee train from?

San Carlos to Truckee train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Where does the San Carlos to Truckee bus arrive?

San Carlos to Truckee bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Daly City BART-Bay 3 station.

Where does the San Carlos to Truckee train arrive?

San Carlos to Truckee train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from San Carlos to Truckee?

Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Truckee is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from San Carlos to Truckee.

Where can I stay near Truckee?

There are 1397+ hotels available in Truckee. Prices start at $31.75 per night.
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