There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Tahoma by bus, train, or car
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 Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
2h 56m$96–125Drive 116.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Tahomacar 116.8 mi
2h 23m$22–31Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Tahomacar
2h 40m$30–53
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Tahoma is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Tahoma is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Tahoma. However, there are services departing from Sacramento - Amtrak and arriving at South Lake Tahoe Wye via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Sacramento and Tahoma is 120 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Tahoma without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Sacramento to Tahoma, including transfers.
Sacramento to Tahoma bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Sacramento to Tahoma bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at South Lake Tahoe Wye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Tahoma is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Sacramento to Tahoma.
There are 1919+ hotels available in Tahoma.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Tahoma, CA, USA?
El Dorado Transit operates a bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye once daily. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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