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How to get fromArcata to South Lake Tahoeby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Arcata to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 9m
    $114–179

  2. Bus, train via Redding

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 15m
    $67–139

  3. Drive 378.1 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to South Lake Tahoecar car 378.1 mi
    7h 59m
    $69–100

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ACV - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 5m
    $584–838

  5. Bus, train via Napa

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 50m
    $103–162

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    13h 51m
    $226–271

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ACV - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 32m
    $276–813

Arcata to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Arcata to South Lake Tahoe via Martinez, Martinez Amtrak, Walnut Creek BART, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek Park & Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 13h 51m.

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