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How to get fromLos Osos to South Lake Tahoeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Osos to South Lake Tahoe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    12h 48m
    $144–277

  2. Drive 370.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Osos to South Lake Tahoecar car 370.2 mi
    7h 10m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 52m
    $111–187

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 30m
    $325–641

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 33m
    $207–616

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Osos to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 445.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 48m

What companies run services between Los Osos, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Osos to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to San Luis Obispo, take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye, then take the line 50 bus to US 50/ Carson Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 10th & Los Osos Valley to US 50/ Carson Ave via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Emeryville, Emeryville, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 14h 52m.

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