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

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There are 6 ways to get from California to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    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 58m
    $223–499

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 33m
    $69–128

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    17h 44m
    $178–370

  4. Drive 433.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoecar car 433.8 mi
    8h 20m
    $80–115

  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
    7h 7m
    $465–774

  6. Bus via Santa Nella Village

    1. Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 36m
    $81–93

California to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 13h 33m.

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