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How to get fromMonterey to South Lake Tahoeby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    9h 14m
    $154–172

  2. Drive 265.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to South Lake Tahoecar car 265.3 mi
    5h 16m
    $49–70

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    11h 17m
    $64–141

  4. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MRY - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 22m
    $245–639

  5. Train, bus via Oakland

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 22m
    $62–145

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle 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 58m
    $271–554

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 52m
    $442–643

  8. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 7m
    $513–829

Monterey to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to South Lake Tahoe via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 9h 14m.

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