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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grover Beach to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    10h 46m
    $200–235

  2. Drive 376.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grover Beach to South Lake Tahoecar car 376.5 mi
    7h 11m
    $69–100

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    13h 59m
    $106–235

  4. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 4m
    $325–640

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 6m
    $245–536

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 40m
    $416–836

  7. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Josebus bus
    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
    11h 5m
    $294–601

  8. Train, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Moorpark Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 18m
    $592–905

Grover Beach to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 10h 46m.

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