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How to get fromSacramento to Palisades Tahoeby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Palisades Tahoe by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Palisades Tahoecar car
    2h 26m
    $28–51

  2. Drive 109.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Palisades Tahoecar car 109.5 mi
    2h 1m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Palisades Tahoetaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $162–205

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  • Distance: 113.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Palisades Tahoe. However, you can take the train to Colfax Amtrak Station then drive to Palisades Tahoe. Alternatively, you can take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye then take the taxi to Palisades Tahoe.

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