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How to get fromMilpitas to South Lake Tahoeby bus, subway, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Milpitas to South Lake Tahoe by bus, subway, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h 46m
    $136–144

  2. BART, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 28m
    $35–73

  3. Drive 189.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milpitas to South Lake Tahoecar car 189.9 mi
    3h 57m
    $35–51

  4. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Daly Citysubway subway
    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
    6h 50m
    $230–510

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    8h 37m
    $44–100

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 30m
    $394–588

Milpitas to South Lake Tahoe by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 5h.

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