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How to get fromHumboldt County to South Lake Tahoeby car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Humboldt County to South Lake Tahoe by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus, train via Redding

    best
    1. Drive from Humboldt County to SR 299 & Martin Rd.car car
    2. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 25m
    $81–159

  2. Drive 358.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Humboldt County to South Lake Tahoecar car 358.9 mi
    8h 36m
    $66–95

  3. Drive, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Humboldt County to Arcata-Eureka-Airport-ACVcar car
    2. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ACV - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 19m
    $591–849

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Humboldt County to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopcar car
    2. Take the bus from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    3. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 20m
    $116–182

  5. Drive, bus, train #2

    1. Drive from Humboldt County to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopcar car
    2. Take the bus from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    15h
    $101–174

  6. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Humboldt County to Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stopcar car
    2. Take the bus from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    15h 2m
    $228–274

  7. Drive, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Humboldt County to Arcata-Eureka-Airport-ACVcar car
    2. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ACV - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 46m
    $283–824

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 428.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Humboldt County to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can drive to SR 299 & Martin Rd., take the bus to RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, walk to Redding Amtrak, take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye, then take the line 50 bus to US 50/ Carson Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Humboldt County to South Lake Tahoe in around 8h 36m.

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