4.0
Pros: I didn't have to drive myself, and met some nice/interesting people. Cons: Better dependability in making connections. Tips: Realize that busses may not be on time and have a plan for missed connections.
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There is one daily bus from Santa Cruz to Truckee. Traveling by bus from Santa Cruz to Truckee usually takes around 9 hours and 25 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 191 mi (308 km) |
Shortest duration | 9h 25m |
Cheapest price | $30.20 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
Overall score for buses from Santa Cruz to Truckee
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: I didn't have to drive myself, and met some nice/interesting people. Cons: Better dependability in making connections. Tips: Realize that busses may not be on time and have a plan for missed connections.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Cruz to Truckee. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 1 | 9h 25m | $36.38 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Santa Cruz to Truckee every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 25 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Truckee usually start from $30.
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 308 kilometers from Santa Cruz to Truckee. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Santa Cruz to Truckee. It leaves the station in Santa Cruz at 7:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Santa Cruz to Truckee. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Cruz to Truckee; ticket prices start at $94.71.
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Cruz.
Metro Center - 920 Pacific Ave
All buses from Santa Cruz arrive at one main station in Truckee.
10065 Donner Pass Rd
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