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How to get fromFresno to South Lake Tahoeby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Fresno to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    8h 18m
    $35–64

  2. Drive 217.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to South Lake Tahoecar car 217.7 mi
    5h 33m
    $40–58

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane FAT - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 1m
    $273–527

  4. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 21m
    $52–77

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    13h 51m
    $90–105

Fresno to South Lake Tahoe by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 8h 18m.

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