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How to get fromPalm Springs to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h
    $79–409

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    18h 31m
    $103–189

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    22h 30m
    $210–436

  4. Drive 476.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to South Lake Tahoecar car 476.2 mi
    8h 47m
    $87–126

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    21h 47m
    $212–254

Palm Springs to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to US 50/ Carson Ave via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 31m.

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