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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo 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
    10h 29m
    $229–274

  2. Drive 371.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Avila Beach to South Lake Tahoecar car 371.2 mi
    7h 7m
    $68–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    12h 43m
    $138–270

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, 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
    6h 37m
    $356–677

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 39m
    $238–652

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 451.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Avila Beach to South Lake Tahoe via San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 10h 29m.

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