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Portland to South Lake Tahoe buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Portland and South Lake Tahoe takes 18h 42m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Portland 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.

18h 42m
Duration
687 mi
Distance
$135
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Portland to South Lake Tahoe bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Portland and South Lake Tahoe. The service departs Portland at 7:05 PM in the evening, which arrives into South Lake Tahoe at 13:47:00. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 18h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greyhound USAEl Dorado TransitTahoe Transportation18h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAEl Dorado TransitTahoe Transportation18h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portland to South Lake Tahoe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Portland to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 687.2 mi
  • Duration: 18h 42m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to US 50/ Carson Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 17h 20m.

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