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How to get fromCarnelian Bay to South Lake Tahoeby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Carnelian Bay to South Lake Tahoe by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 28 bus, line 55 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center to Kingsbury Transit Centerbus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from Kingsbury Transit Center to Us 50bus bus 55
    3h 36m
    $4–6

  2. Drive 36.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carnelian Bay to South Lake Tahoecar car 36.1 mi
    56 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carnelian Bay to South Lake Tahoetaxi taxi 36.1 mi
    56 min
    $170–210

Carnelian Bay to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 28 at Sierra Boat Co to Us 50 via Hwy 28 at US Bank, Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, and Kingsbury Transit Center in around 3h 36m.

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