What is the cheapest way to get from Davis to Lake Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Davis to Lake Tahoe is to bus and line 28 bus which costs $8 - $16 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Davis to Lake Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Davis to Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Davis and Lake Tahoe?

No, there is no direct bus from Davis to Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from F St. at 5th St. and arriving at Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Sacramento - Amtrak, South Y Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Davis to Lake Tahoe?

The distance between Davis and Lake Tahoe is 193 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.

How do I travel from Davis to Lake Tahoe without a car?

The best way to get from Davis to Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 58m and costs $160 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Davis to Lake Tahoe?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Davis to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Davis to Lake Tahoe bus from?

Davis to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Sacramento - Amtrak station.

Where does the Davis to Lake Tahoe bus arrive?

Davis to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at South Lake Tahoe Wye station.

Can I drive from Davis to Lake Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Davis to Lake Tahoe is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Davis to Lake Tahoe.

Where can I stay near Lake Tahoe?

There are 299+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.

Davis to Lake Tahoe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Davis to Lake Tahoe by bus, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the taxi from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi
6h 58m
$161–211
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
2. Take the bus from Kingsbury Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centerbus 28
8h 42m
$8–15
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Davis to Renotrain California Zephyr
2. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi
7h 12m
$176–261
Drive 135.9 mi
1. Drive from Davis to Sand Harborcar 135.9 mi
2h 34m
$25–36

Davis to Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.9 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from F St. at 5th St. to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via J St. at 8th St., Sacramento - Amtrak, South Y Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 8h 42m.

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