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

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There are 5 ways to get from Atascadero to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    11h 7m
    $185–218

  2. Drive 348 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atascadero to South Lake Tahoecar car 348 mi
    6h 38m
    $64–92

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    12h 53m
    $94–210

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 30m
    $325–641

  5. Train, bus via Oakland

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 58m
    $97–209

Atascadero to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to South Lake Tahoe via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 11h 7m.

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