What is the distance between Truckee and San Francisco?

The distance covered from Truckee to San Francisco is 261 km (162 miles).

Bus Truckee to San Francisco from US$28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Truckee to San Francisco on September 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:25am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	5h 45m	1:10pm	Mission St & Fremont St	CheapestFastest
2:50pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	6h 15m	9:05pm	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags
12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	5h 50m	6:05pm	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Truckee to San Francisco

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$36 - US$76	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$53 - US$108	Average Duration7h 12m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Truckee to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

US$36Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Truckee to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$47

Average Bus Trip Duration5h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure12:15pm

Distance257 km

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Greyhound

3.5/587,220 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Based on 87220 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$36

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Truckee San Francisco recent customer reviews

It was very noisy, and a bit uncumfortable in the beginning of the trip, as there were 6 guys on the bus, just released from prison. One told my relatives he had been in prison for over 23 years.(I forgot the exact number of years). The driver tried to calm them down. He was good. I am older and found it difficult to get off the bus during the trip with my heavy bag, when the bus went for cleaning and refueling halfway the trip. Where we stopped, there was no lock on the bathroom door, a lady stayed in front of my door, and I did the same for her to watch nobody would walk in. There was no soap, and no towels to dry your hands,Thank you for asking. The bus driver tried to assist everyone at the end of the trip.

Nienke H.

June 23, 2025

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.

September 14, 2024

The bus driver was very grouchy if not rude

Elyn B.

July 8, 2022

Amtrak

4/55,432 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5432 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$60

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Truckee San Francisco recent customer reviews

It was very noisy, and a bit uncumfortable in the beginning of the trip, as there were 6 guys on the bus, just released from prison. One told my relatives he had been in prison for over 23 years.(I forgot the exact number of years). The driver tried to calm them down. He was good. I am older and found it difficult to get off the bus during the trip with my heavy bag, when the bus went for cleaning and refueling halfway the trip. Where we stopped, there was no lock on the bathroom door, a lady stayed in front of my door, and I did the same for her to watch nobody would walk in. There was no soap, and no towels to dry your hands,Thank you for asking. The bus driver tried to assist everyone at the end of the trip.

Nienke H.

June 23, 2025

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.

September 14, 2024

The bus driver was very grouchy if not rude

Elyn B.

July 8, 2022

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Truckee to San Francisco Bus

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

What is the distance between Truckee and San Francisco?
The distance covered from Truckee to San Francisco is 261 km (162 miles).

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The cheapest trip from Truckee to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of US$50

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

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$121 for a bus ticket from Truckee to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-09-01.

Usually Greyhound 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 Truckee to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Truckee to San Francisco.

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 Truckee to San Francisco that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Truckee to San Francisco, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time5h 50m	Avg PriceUS$47	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time7h 12m	Avg PriceUS$62	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Truckee to San Francisco, US

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Bus Truckee to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Truckee San Francisco recent customer reviews

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Truckee San Francisco recent customer reviews

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