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

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Los Angeles to Truckee on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10pm	Los Angeles Union Station	13h 5m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	12h 45m	12:15pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	6831 Hawthorn Ave	14h 5m	10:05pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
	Bus	9:05am	Los Angeles Union Station	13h	10:05pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	12h 35m	10:05pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	No tags

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 $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

370 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

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?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$92

11/24

$100

Today

$84

11/26

No data

11/27

No data

11/28

$64

11/29

$81

11/30

No data

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Truckee was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $64

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 $64 to $206 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 $64 which is on 2025-11-28.

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.