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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Colfax to Truckee. The train trip from Colfax to Truckee is usually about 2 hours and 19 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak California Zephyr train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 17 minutes.
| Distance | 44 mi (71 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 17m |
| Lowest price | $20.70 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak California Zephyr |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Overall score for trains from Colfax to Truckee
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What is the price of a train ticket from Colfax to Truckee?
In the last month, $20.70 was the average price of a train ticket from Colfax to Truckee. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 10 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $116.50 more than that for a same-day booking.
Monthly average prices
You can find the lowest prices on this route during October. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Colfax to Truckee, with the average price at just $33. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in March, when the average price goes up to $104. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.
Which train should you take from Colfax to Truckee?
Amtrak California Zephyr is the one and only train line which connects Colfax to Truckee. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak California Zephyr | 1 | 2h 19m | $86.79 |
Amtrak’s California Zephyr travels over 2,400 miles to connect Chicago to the San Francisco area. The full journey takes over 50 hours, so many passengers upgrade to a sleeper cabin for added privacy and comfort. The Zephyr is one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes, and the sightseer lounge’s panoramic windows offer the best views of the Rockies, the Sierra Nevadas, and the Great Salt Lake along the route.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Colfax and Truckee is approximately 44 miles, or 71 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 19 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 17 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.
Trains departing from Colfax to Truckee tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Colfax at 11:00am and arrives in Truckee around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Truckee with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Truckee to Colfax.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Colfax?
Main departure station: 99 Railroad St
There is one train station in Colfax.
All train stations in Colfax:
99 Railroad St
Where is the train station in Truckee?
Main arrival station: 10065 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee has one train station.
Train stations in Truckee:
10065 Donner Pass Rd
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