Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Truckee

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Next departures for San Francisco to Truckee on September 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
10065 Donner Pass Rd, TruckeeCheapest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
10065 Donner Pass Rd, TruckeeFastest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
10065 Donner Pass Rd, TruckeeNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
10065 Donner Pass Rd, TruckeeNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
10065 Donner Pass Rd, TruckeeNo tags

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Bus San Francisco, US to Truckee: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$43
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance257 km

San Francisco to Truckee Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Francisco to Truckee, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Truckee

  1. How far is San Francisco from Truckee?

    The distance between San Francisco and Truckee is around 261 km (162 miles).

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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09-12
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09-13
US$51
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09-15
US$25
09-16
US$25
09-17
US$27
09-18
US$25
09-19
US$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Truckee was searched and found on Sep 15, 2025 with a price of US$25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Truckee, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$392 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Truckee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25 which is on 2025-09-15.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Truckee.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Francisco to Truckee, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to Truckee that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Truckee, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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