What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $440 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe is to bus and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $290 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Collins and South Lake Tahoe?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Landline - CSU Transit Center and arriving at Us 50 via Harmony Transfer Centre, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Douglas County Community/Senior Center and Stateline Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.

How far is it from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe?

The distance between Fort Collins and South Lake Tahoe is 905 miles. The road distance is 1017.2 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 25h 10m and costs $200 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe bus from?

Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harmony Transfer Centre station.

Where does the Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe bus arrive?

Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Fort Collins and South Lake Tahoe?

South Lake Tahoe is 1h behind Fort Collins. It is currently 6:13 AM in Fort Collins and 5:13 AM in South Lake Tahoe.

Can I drive from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe is 1017 miles. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe.

Where can I stay near South Lake Tahoe?

There are 648+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe.

Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Taxi to Cheyenne Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Fort Collins to Cheyenne-Airport-CYStaxi
2. Fly from Cheyenne Airport (CYS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane CYS - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus
8h 16m
$243–618
Bus to Denver, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DEN - SMF
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
9h 10m
$175–437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harmony Transfer Centre to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus 395 / ...
25h 10m
$204–365
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain
3. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar
29h 6m
$380–780
Drive 1,011.3 mi
1. Drive from Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoecar 1,011.3 mi
15h 33m
$185–267
Bus to Denver, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane DEN - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus
7h 37m
$293–532

Fort Collins to South Lake Tahoe by bus

14Weekly Buses

25h 10mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 900 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Landline - CSU Transit Center to Us 50 via Landline - Harmony Transfer Center, Harmony Transfer Centre, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 25h 10m.

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