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How to get fromNevada City to South Lake Tahoeby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Nevada City to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 44m
    $14–33

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 6m
    $6–12

  3. Drive 93.7 mi

    1. Drive from Nevada City to South Lake Tahoecar car 93.7 mi
    2h 1m
    $18–25

  4. Bus via Arden-Arcade

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80bus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 46m
    $8–16

Nevada City to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to US 50/ Carson Ave via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 7h 6m.

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