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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mariposa to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Bus via Sacramento

    best
    1. Take the bus from Midtown Mariposa to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 38m
    $40–62

  2. Drive 160.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mariposa to South Lake Tahoecar car 160.6 mi
    4h 26m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Midtown Mariposa to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    12h
    $72–87

Mariposa to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mariposa to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Midtown Mariposa to US 50/ Carson Ave via Merced, Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 9h 38m.

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