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How to get fromMarin County to South Lake Tahoeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Marin County to South Lake Tahoe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    5h 55m
    $103–153

  2. Drive 185 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marin County to South Lake Tahoecar car 185 mi
    3h 34m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 25m
    $246–520

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h 23m
    $140–149

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Marin County to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 200.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 4h.

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