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How to get fromOlympia to South Lake Tahoeby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Olympia to South Lake Tahoe by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 59m
    $409–1,050

  2. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 21m
    $81–405

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    20h 16m
    $112–210

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Tacomabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    25h 11m
    $247–564

  5. Drive 699.2 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to South Lake Tahoecar car 699.2 mi
    13h 11m
    $128–185

  6. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 27m
    $312–491

Olympia to South Lake Tahoe by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Olympia to US 50/ Carson Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 20h 16m.

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