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How to get fromCastro Valley to South Lake Tahoeby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hayward Station to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    6h 15m
    $35–75

  2. Drive 184.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castro Valley to South Lake Tahoecar car 184.1 mi
    3h 43m
    $34–49

  3. Fly, 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
    6h 23m
    $226–505

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h 23m
    $135–143

  5. Train, bus via Oakland

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    7h 8m
    $34–72

Castro Valley to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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