Truckee Amtrak Station

Useful stop for those who want to go skiing in the winter — rental cars available close by. Also for those who want to just head for Lake Tahoe and avoid Reno — we like going to Reno and then Lake Tahoe, but in winter the snow will determine your course.

My husband and I took a train ride from Sacramento to Truckee just because… the views, not too long a trip, good way to try train travel, a great overnight getaway. all the above.
The station is a plus, it is charming and a nice surprise was the visitors center that is inside, that gave us a great place to ask questions and get answers.
We will visit again!
The River Street Inn is just a quick walk away and the perfect place to stay for a short trip that didn’t involve partaking in the snow activities.

The Truckee train station was built in 1900 by the Southern Pacific (SP) Railroad after the original depot, built in 1869, burned down. Using local pine lumber, the basic design is similar to that used in many other SP depots and is a long, low-​built, single-​story structure. Renovations and modernization in 1985 altered the historical look only slightly.
I been at the Truckee Amtrak station while riding on the California Zephyr route from Colfax coming East and from Reno traveling West. And whenever I’m in Truckee, I make it a point to walk into the station, look around, and admire the historical character of this place. Gayle and I have even talked about taking the train up to Truckee and spending the weekend. However, the limited number of hotel rooms within walking distance and the need to eventually have a car has put those plans on hold.