There are 5 ways to get from Livermore to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus Heavenly Ski Lodge
6h 42m$134–141Drive 166.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Livermore to South Lake Tahoecar 166.5 mi
3h 26m$31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Fremont to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
7h 58m$44–95Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
7h 31m$32–50Train, bus via Oakland
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
8h 8m$37–76
Livermore to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livermore to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Livermore to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Livermore to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB and arriving at Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge via Dublin Pleasanton BART, San Ramon Transit Center and Walnut Creek Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Livermore and South Lake Tahoe is 210 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.
The best way to get from Livermore to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $130 - $145.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Livermore to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Livermore to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Walnut Creek Park & Ride station.
Livermore to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livermore to South Lake Tahoe is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Livermore to South Lake Tahoe.
There are 1087+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Livermore, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fremont to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $104
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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 Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- Amtrak
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