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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 26 atDeparture city: TruckeeDeparture location: 10065 Donner Pass Rd, TruckeeArrival time: May 26 atDestination city: San JoseDestination location: Diridon StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: May 26 atDeparture city: TruckeeDeparture location: 10065 Donner Pass Rd, TruckeeArrival time: May 26 atDestination city: San JoseDestination location: Diridon StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Truckee to San JoseAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Truckee to San Jose: Trip Overview
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Based on 5132 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $75.00
Truckee to San Jose Train
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The cheapest trip from Truckee to San Jose was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of $100To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Truckee to San Jose, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $100 to $381 for a train ticket from Truckee to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-05-26.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Truckee and San Jose is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Jose.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Jose you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Truckee and San Jose, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Truckee to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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