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How to get fromMadera to South Lake Tahoeby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Madera to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Stockton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madera to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 1m
    $35–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    8h 18m
    $31–58

  3. Drive 195 mi

    1. Drive from Madera to South Lake Tahoecar car 195 mi
    5h 9m
    $36–52

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane FAT - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 6m
    $277–535

Madera to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Madera to US 50/ Carson Ave via Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 8h 1m.

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