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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Sparks to Truckee. Traveling by bus from Sparks to Truckee usually takes around one hour and 12 minutes, but the fastest Salt Lake Express bus can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 27 mi (44 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $9.49 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Sparks to Truckee?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Sparks to Truckee that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 1h 13m | $11.54 |
| Salt Lake Express | 1 | 0h 51m | $27.95 |
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 2 bus trips from Sparks to Truckee every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Truckee usually start from $9.
Book Salt Lake Express from Sparks to Truckee from $28. Typically there is one Salt Lake Express schedule per day from Sparks to Truckee and you can expect on average to pay for a Salt Lake Express ticket to Truckee. In Sparks, Salt Lake Express departs to Truckee from Sparks Transit Center - 1421 Victorian Ave . In Truckee, Salt Lake Express arrives at 10065 Donner Pass Rd .
An average trip on Salt Lake Express from Sparks to Truckee takes 0 hours and 51 minutes , while the fastest available Salt Lake Express trip will get you to Truckee in 0 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Salt Lake Express offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Truckee.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 12 minutes to cover the 27 miles from Sparks to Truckee. However, the fastest bus only takes 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
Because many passengers travel from Sparks to Truckee at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Sparks to Truckee, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Sparks?
Main departure station: Sparks Transit Center - 1421 Victorian Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Sparks.
All bus stations in Sparks:
Sparks Transit Center - 1421 Victorian Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Truckee?
Main arrival station: 10065 Donner Pass Rd
All buses from Sparks arrive at one main station in Truckee.
All bus stations in Truckee:
10065 Donner Pass Rd
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