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How to get fromGolden Gate Bridge to South Lake Tahoeby unknown, ferry, bus, train, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to South Lake Tahoe by unknown, ferry, bus, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Travel, ferry, bus

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    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    6h 27m

  2. Travel, ferry, train, bus

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 57m

  3. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    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
    6h 37m

  4. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 46m

  5. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 46m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golden Gate Bridge to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the bus to Market St & Hyde St, walk to Hyde St & Grove St, take the line 19 bus to Rhode Island St & 16th St, walk to San Francisco - 16th St, take the bus to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, then take the taxi to South Lake Tahoe. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Gate Bridge to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Market St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Richmond, Richmond, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 7h 57m.

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