How far is Oakland from Truckee?

The distance between the two cities is 154 miles (249 km).

Bus Oakland to Truckee from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Oakland to Truckee on September 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	5h 15m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oakland to Truckee on September 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	5h 15m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oakland to Truckee on September 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	5h 15m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oakland to Truckee on September 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	5h 15m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oakland to Truckee on September 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	5h 15m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oakland to Truckee on September 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	5h 15m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Oakland to Truckee on September 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:00am	West Oakland BART	5h 15m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	CheapestFastest

Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Truckee.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $56	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$59 - $133	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Oakland to Truckee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Truckee. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Truckee: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33

Average bus trip duration5h 15m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure7:00am

Distance155 miles (250 km)

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Greyhound

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Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Oakland to Truckee Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Oakland to Truckee.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Truckee from Oakland, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Truckee

How far is Oakland from Truckee?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/15

$25

09/16

$24

Today

$29

09/18

$25

09/19

$28

09/20

$25

09/21

$25

09/22

$24

The cheapest trip from Oakland to Truckee was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $29 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Truckee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-09-22.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Oakland to Truckee but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 Oakland to Truckee.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Oakland to Truckee.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Oakland 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!

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Truckee?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 15m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 25m	Avg Price$64	Daily Departures4

Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

Bus from Truckee to Oakland

You can also go to Truckee by train

Train from Oakland to Truckee

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