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How to get fromSacramento to Tahoe Cityby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Tahoe City 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 Tahoe Citycar car
    2h 27m
    $28–51

  2. Drive 112.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Tahoe Citycar car 112.8 mi
    2h 2m
    $21–30

  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 Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    3h 11m
    $132–165

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  • Distance: 116.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

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

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