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How to get fromSacramento, CA to Lake Tahoeby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Lake Tahoe by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $162–206

  2. Bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the bus from Kingsbury Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centerbus bus 28
    8h 5m
    $8–14

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    $170–256

  4. Drive 125.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento, CA to Sand Harborcar car 125.1 mi
    2h 28m
    $23–33

Sacramento, CA to Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento - Amtrak, Stateline Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 8h 5m.

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