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How to get fromCoalinga to South Lake Tahoeby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Coalinga to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 43m
    $104–191

  2. Bus via Sacramento

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to Fresno Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 8m
    $40–77

  3. Drive 274.6 mi

    1. Drive from Coalinga to South Lake Tahoecar car 274.6 mi
    5h 15m
    $51–73

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane FAT - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 31m
    $278–535

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to Fresno Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    17h 41m
    $96–113

Coalinga to South Lake Tahoe by bus and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Coalinga to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Fresno Downtown, Fresno Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 12h 8m.

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