Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Truckee

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Truckee.

Bus
Average Price$132 - $208Average Duration17h 40m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$134 - $134Average Duration21h 51m
71kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Truckee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Truckee. The journey takes about 21 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
21h 51mAverage Duration
$134Cheapest ticket
71kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Truckee: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$168
Average bus trip duration17h 40m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure11:50am
Distance485 miles (781 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Truckee Bus

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

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Truckee!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Truckee, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Truckee will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Truckee while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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