There are 3 ways to get from Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Red Bluff to Sacramento Valley Stationbus Srb
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
9h 14m$45–66Drive 189.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Red Bluff to Sand Harborcar 189.9 mi
3h 49m$35–51Bus via Chico
- Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
11h 47m$39–61
Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Red Bluff and arriving at Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Sacramento - Amtrak, Stateline Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Red Bluff and Lake Tahoe is 272 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Red Bluff station.
Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe.
There are 400+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Red Bluff, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Red Bluff to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, Stateline Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 9h 14m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Red Bluff to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
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