What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA is to line 28 bus and bus which costs $9 - $15 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA?

The fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, CA?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA. However, there are services departing from Sand Harbor Visitors Center and arriving at Stockton Blvd & 65Th St via E Robinson Street and N Plaza Street, Reno and 8Th St & F St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, CA is 203 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $130 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA bus from?

Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA bus services, operated by RTC, depart from E Robinson Street and N Plaza Street station.

Where does the Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA bus arrive?

Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA bus services, operated by RTC, arrive at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS.

Can I drive from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA.

Where can I stay near Sacramento, CA?

There are 270+ hotels available in Sacramento, CA.

Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA by bus (Amtrak), taxi, train, car, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from E Robinson Street and N Plaza Street to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SSbus Crsn
2. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 15m
$137–185
Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center to Kingsbury Transit Centerbus 28
2. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
8h 46m
$9–14
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center to Renotaxi
2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
8h 58m
$160–255
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Sacramento, CAcar 125.4 mi
2h 28m
$23–34

Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, CA by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 46mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.2 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Sacramento, CA via Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, E Robinson Street and N Plaza Street, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS, Reno, Sacramento, 8Th St & F St, and Stockton Blvd & 65Th St in around 8h 15m.

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