What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Truckee?

The distance separating Los Angeles and Truckee is 380 miles (613 km).

Bus Los Angeles to Truckee from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Truckee on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	12h 30m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Los Angeles to Truckee on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	12h 5m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Cheapest
	1:00am	Union Station	11h 30m	12:30pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	Fastest
	5:00am	Union Station	14h 10m	7:10pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
	11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	12h 30m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	21h 10m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:12 AM PST.

Get from Los Angeles to Truckee

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

370 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Truckee by bus

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Truckee?

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

Best price found

11/19

$92

11/20

No data

Today

$88

11/22

$72

11/23

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11/24

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11/25

$84

11/26

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Truckee was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $178 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Truckee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-11-22.