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

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There are 8 ways to get from Paso Robles to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    9h 36m
    $186–215

  2. Drive 341.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paso Robles to South Lake Tahoecar car 341.1 mi
    6h 25m
    $63–90

  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
    11h 22m
    $96–202

  4. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 1m
    $326–641

  5. Train, bus via Oakland

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 27m
    $96–202

  6. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 6m
    $280–616

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 16m
    $259–555

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 17m
    $451–704

Paso Robles to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 412.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to South Lake Tahoe via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 9h 36m.

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