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How to get fromPetaluma to South Lake Tahoeby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to South Lake Tahoe by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h 20m
    $142–151

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 59m
    $32–65

  3. Drive 179.3 mi

    1. Drive from Petaluma to South Lake Tahoecar car 179.3 mi
    3h 31m
    $33–48

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 53m
    $257–561

Petaluma to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to South Lake Tahoe via North Point St & Van Ness Ave, Van Ness Ave & North Point St, 16th St & Mission St, 16th St& Rhode Island St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 6h 20m.

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