There are 2 ways to get from Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe by bus or car
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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus Lpx / ...
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus 395 Route North / ...
7h 36m$43–66Drive 233 mi
- Drive from Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoecar 233 mi
4h 33m$43–62
Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street and arriving at US 50/Bigler Ave via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Douglas County Community/Senior Center and Stateline Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Lone Pine and South Lake Tahoe is 244 miles. The road distance is 234.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street station.
Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Lone Pine to South Lake Tahoe.
There are 916+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Lone Pine, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to US 50/Bigler Ave via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide