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How to get fromBurlingame to South Lake Tahoeby bus, car, plane, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Burlingame to South Lake Tahoe by bus, car, plane, subway, or train

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  1. Line 292 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h 34m
    $135–141

  2. Drive 201.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlingame to South Lake Tahoecar car 201.5 mi
    3h 46m
    $37–54

  3. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 37m
    $234–508

  4. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h
    $40–82

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 46m
    $436–763

Burlingame to South Lake Tahoe by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from California Dr & Broadway to South Lake Tahoe via Mission St & 7th St, 8th St & Market St, Rhode Island St & 16th St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 6h 34m.

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