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

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 26m
    $112–411

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    24h 43m
    $132–247

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    24h 44m
    $245–560

  4. Drive 731.4 mi

    1. Drive from Puyallup to South Lake Tahoecar car 731.4 mi
    13h 49m
    $134–193

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 48m
    $119–396

Puyallup to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from 3rd St SE & 7th Ave SE to US 50/ Carson Ave via Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6, Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 24h 43m.

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