The bus between South Lake Tahoe and Santa Monica takes 2d 7h. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Monica. 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 South Lake Tahoe and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 2:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South Lake Tahoe is at 2:31 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and take an average of 2d 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from South Lake Tahoe station and arriving at Santa Monica station via San Jose Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 7h.
South Lake Tahoe to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Tahoe Transportation, depart from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge station.
South Lake Tahoe to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Tahoe Transportation, arrive at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Santa Monica is 562.4 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a vehicle from South Lake Tahoe to Wilshire / Lincoln via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Station, Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara & 1st, Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Alameda St & College St, Flower St & 5th St, and 5th / Flower in around 14h 29m.
