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How to get fromHayward to South Lake Tahoeby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hayward Station to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    6h 15m
    $35–75

  2. BART, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Hayward 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
    7h 1m
    $32–69

  3. Drive 184.6 mi

    1. Drive from Hayward to South Lake Tahoecar car 184.6 mi
    3h 45m
    $34–49

  4. 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 23m
    $226–505

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h 23m
    $135–143

Hayward to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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