The average bus between Modesto and South Lake Tahoe takes 22h 7m and the fastest bus takes 20h 49m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Modesto to South Lake Tahoe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a week between Modesto and South Lake Tahoe. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Modesto is at 5:00 PM which arrives into South Lake Tahoe at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 22h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop station and arriving at South Lake Tahoe Wye station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
Modesto to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at South Lake Tahoe Wye station.
The distance between Modesto and South Lake Tahoe is 168.9 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 6h 31m.
