What is the cheapest way to get from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Big Pine and Lake Tahoe?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Big Pine - 390 S. Main Street and arriving at Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, Kingsbury Transit Center and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe?

The distance between Big Pine and Lake Tahoe is 226 miles. The road distance is 202.8 miles.

How do I travel from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe without a car?

The best way to get from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus and line 28 bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Pine to Lake Tahoe bus from?

Big Pine to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street station.

Where does the Big Pine to Lake Tahoe bus arrive?

Big Pine to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 station.

Can I drive from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Pine to Lake Tahoe is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe.

Where can I stay near Lake Tahoe?

There are 399+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.

Big Pine to Lake Tahoe - 3 ways to travel via bus, line 28 bus, car, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Big Pine to Lake Tahoe by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus, line 28 bus
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1. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus 395 Route North / ...
2. Take the bus from Kingsbury Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centerbus 28
9h 18m
$37–58
Drive 201.7 mi
1. Drive from Big Pine to Sand Harborcar 201.7 mi
3h 56m
$37–54
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BIH - RNO
2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
5h 47m
$199–519

Big Pine to Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.5 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Big Pine, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Big Pine - 390 S. Main Street to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 9h 18m.

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