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How to get fromHalf Moon Bay to South Lake Tahoeby bus, car, plane, subway, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Half Moon Bay to South Lake Tahoe by bus, car, plane, subway, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    7h 19m
    $138–146

  2. Drive 215.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to South Lake Tahoecar car 215.4 mi
    4h 4m
    $40–57

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 22m
    $246–525

  4. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 42m
    $44–86

Half Moon Bay to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Half Moon Bay to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 4h.

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