What is the travel distance from Truckee to Oakland?

Truckee and Oakland are 154 miles (249 km) apart.

Bus Truckee to Oakland from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Truckee to Oakland on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	5h 10m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
2:50pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	4h 44m	7:34pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
8:25am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	5h 19m	1:44pm	Jack London Square	No tags
2:50pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	4h 59m	7:49pm	Jack London Square	No tags
2:50pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	7h 2m	9:52pm	Jack London Square	No tags

Next departures for Truckee to Oakland on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	5h 10m	5:25pm	West Oakland BART	Cheapest
7:25am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	5h 8m	12:33pm	Emeryville Station	Fastest
7:25am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	5h 19m	12:44pm	Jack London Square	No tags
2:50pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	5h 52m	8:42pm	Jack London Square	No tags
7:25am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	5h 30m	12:55pm	Coliseum/Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:08 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Truckee to Oakland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

155 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $90	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $133	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Truckee to Oakland by bus

What is the travel distance from Truckee to Oakland?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$28

11/16

$34

Today

$35

11/18

$32

11/19

$29

11/20

$31

11/21

$37

11/22

$37

The cheapest trip from Truckee to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $50 for a bus ticket from Truckee to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.