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How to get fromGilroy to South Lake Tahoeby bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to Monterey & Old Tullybus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    7h 31m
    $132–141

  2. Drive 225.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gilroy to South Lake Tahoecar car 225.8 mi
    4h 35m
    $42–60

  3. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 49m
    $49–106

  4. Caltrain, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 23m
    $234–516

  5. Line 68 bus, tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to Santa Teresa Stationbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Santa Teresa Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h
    $400–597

Gilroy to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Monterey & 5th to South Lake Tahoe via Monterey & Old Tully, Tamien Station, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 7h 31m.

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