What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley is to bus which costs $9 - $17 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley?

The fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $14 - $21.

How far is it from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley?

The distance between Lake Tahoe and Grass Valley is 201 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 26m and costs $120 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley?

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley bus from?

Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from South Lake Tahoe Wye station.

Where does the Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley bus arrive?

Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley.

Where can I stay near Grass Valley?

There are 97+ hotels available in Grass Valley.

Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lake Tahoe and Grass Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from Sand Harbor Visitors Center and arriving at Tinloy St at Bank St via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento and Nevada St at Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from E Robinson Street and N Plaza Street to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SSbus
2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
10h 26m
$122–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
11h 28m
$9–16
Drive 77.3 mi
1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Grass Valleycar 77.3 mi
1h 38m
$15–21

Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 28mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.5 mi
Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Tinloy St at Bank St via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 11h 28m.

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