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Truckee - Colfax Train Schedule
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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Truckee to Colfax per day. The average train journey from Truckee to Colfax takes 2 hours and 16 minutes, but some Amtrak California Zephyr train trips are as short as 2 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 44 mi (71 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 11m |
| Lowest price | $20.53 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak California Zephyr |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Truckee to Colfax?
The average price for a train ticket from Truckee to Colfax is $20.53, This is one of the best deals we’ve seen for train fares recently. By booking your trip at least 2 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $4.69 more.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 2 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Colfax from Truckee will be about C$4.69 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
Which train should you take from Truckee to Colfax?
Amtrak California Zephyr is the one and only train line which connects Truckee to Colfax. 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 17m | $24.47 |
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
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Truckee to Colfax. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Truckee at 9:00am and arrives in Colfax around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Colfax 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 Colfax to Truckee.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Truckee?
Main departure station: 10065 Donner Pass Rd
There is one train station in Truckee.
All train stations in Truckee:
10065 Donner Pass Rd
Where is the train station in Colfax?
Main arrival station: 99 Railroad St
Colfax has one train station.
Train stations in Colfax:
99 Railroad St
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