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How to get fromDonner Lake to South Lake Tahoeby bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Highway 89 South Between DMV and Freeway to Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrivebus bus Hwy89
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center to Kingsbury Transit Centerbus bus 28
    5h 36m
    $23–28

  2. Drive 46.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Donner Lake to South Lake Tahoecar car 46.8 mi
    1h 9m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Donner Lake to South Lake Tahoetaxi taxi 46.8 mi
    1h 9m
    $220–270

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donner Lake to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Donner Lake to Us 50 via Highway 89 South Between DMV and Freeway, Tahoe City Transit Center - Depart, Hwy 28 at US Bank, Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, and Kingsbury Transit Center in around 5h 36m.

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