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How to get fromChester to Lake Tahoeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Chester to Lake Tahoe by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chester - Holiday Market to Riverside Drivebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Amtrak Renobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Amtrak Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $138–176

  2. Drive 133.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Sand Harborcar car 133.6 mi
    3h 14m
    $25–36

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  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Riverside Drive, take the bus to Amtrak Reno, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Chester to Sand Harbor in around 3h 14m.

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