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How to get fromPaso Robles to Lake Tahoeby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Paso Robles to Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    12h 25m
    $154–178

  2. Drive 362.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paso Robles to Sand Harborcar car 362.7 mi
    7h
    $67–96

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    15h 16m
    $102–207

  4. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $424–765

  5. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    $379–740

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $550–828

Paso Robles to Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 434.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, Northstar Village Gate # 8, Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club, Hwy 28 at US Bank, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 12h 25m.

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