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

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

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  1. Bus via Lodi

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    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 26m
    $21–38

  2. Drive 149.2 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to South Lake Tahoecar car 149.2 mi
    3h 16m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    6h 28m
    $21–39

  4. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 45m
    $43–65

Modesto to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to US 50/ Carson Ave via Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 6h 26m.

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