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How to get fromPleasanton to South Lake Tahoeby bus, train, car, subway, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Pleasanton to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, subway, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h 29m
    $134–141

  2. Drive 172.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pleasanton to South Lake Tahoecar car 172.7 mi
    3h 35m
    $32–46

  3. Train, bus via Oakland

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    7h 22m
    $35–74

  4. BART, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    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 37m
    $229–508

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    8h 4m
    $38–81

  6. Bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 54m
    $34–53

Pleasanton to South Lake Tahoe by subway, foot, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 201.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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