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How to get fromMorro Bay to South Lake Tahoeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 25m
    $112–191

  2. Drive 364.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Morro Bay to South Lake Tahoecar car 364.5 mi
    7h 3m
    $67–97

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    14h 52m
    $105–231

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 3m
    $325–640

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 6m
    $207–615

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Morro Bay to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, walk to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Santa Barbara at Church, walk to San Luis Obispo, take the bus to Emeryville, walk to Emeryville, take the train to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye, then take the line 50 bus to US 50/ Carson Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to US 50/ Carson Ave via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 14h 52m.

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