There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Paradise by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 30m$75–106Drive 149.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sand Harbor to Paradisecar 149.6 mi
3h 4m$28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
10h 49m$72–116Bus via South Lake Tahoe
- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
11h 35m$61–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Paradise is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Paradise is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tahoe to Paradise. However, there are services departing from Sand Harbor Visitors Center and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, Stateline Transit Center and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Lake Tahoe and Paradise is 240 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Tahoe to Paradise without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Lake Tahoe to Paradise, including transfers.
Lake Tahoe to Paradise bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Stateline Transit Center station.
Lake Tahoe to Paradise bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tahoe to Paradise is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Lake Tahoe to Paradise.
There are 37+ hotels available in Paradise.
What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Paradise, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Paradise via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, US 50/Stateline Ave, Stateline Transit Center, Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, and Chico Amtrak in around 10h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Stateline Transit Center to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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