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How to get fromDonner Pass (Mountain) to Lake Tahoeby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Lake Tahoe by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 89 at Deerfield Dr to Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrivebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tahoe City Transit Center - Depart to Hwy 28 at US Bankbus bus Ml
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center to Sand Harbor Visitors Centerbus bus 28
    3h 12m
    $41–49

  2. Drive 31 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sand Harborcar car 31 mi
    51 min
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sand Harbortaxi taxi 31 mi
    51 min
    $140–170

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  • Distance: 48.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Donner Pass (Mountain), CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Donner Pass (Mountain) to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Hwy 89 at Deerfield Dr, Tahoe City Transit Center - Depart, Hwy 28 at US Bank, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 3h 12m.

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