There are 3 ways to get from Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
9h 29m$70–149Drive 278.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoecar 278.8 mi
5h 21m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
10h 2m$68–113
Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at US 50/ Carson Ave via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento - Amtrak and South Y Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Dunsmuir and South Lake Tahoe is 321 miles. The road distance is 280.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.
Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Dunsmuir to South Lake Tahoe.
There are 916+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Dunsmuir, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Dunsmuir to US 50/ Carson Ave via Mt Shasta, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, 8th & K Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 10h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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