There are 3 ways to get from Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- 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
7h 51m$35–56Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
8h 2m$32–71Drive 210.4 mi
- Drive from Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoecar 210.4 mi
4h 16m$39–56
Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe is to bus and train which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at US 50/ Carson Ave via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento - Amtrak and South Y Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Red Bluff and South Lake Tahoe is 234 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.
The best way to get from Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Red Bluff to South Lake Tahoe.
There are 1097+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Red Bluff, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to US 50/ Carson Ave via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 7h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- 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
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
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