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How to get fromEureka to South Lake Tahoeby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Eureka to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 49m
    $111–175

  2. Drive 368.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eureka to South Lake Tahoecar car 368.2 mi
    8h 1m
    $68–98

  3. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ACV - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 24m
    $584–839

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Arcata Transit Center to SR 3 Mini Martcar car
    2. Take the bus from SR 3 Mini Mart to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 23m
    $76–153

  5. Bus, train via Napa

    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 30m
    $100–159

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    13h 31m
    $223–267

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ACV - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 51m
    $276–814

Eureka to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to South Lake Tahoe via Martinez, Martinez Amtrak, Walnut Creek BART, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek Park & Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 13h 31m.

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