There are 2 ways to get from Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe by bus
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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 Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento - Amtrak, Stateline Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Red Bluff and Lake Tahoe is 268 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 11h 19m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Red Bluff to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak 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 390+ 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 Amtrak Bus Stop to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, Stateline Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 11h 19m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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