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How to get fromSan Bruno to South Lake Tahoeby bus, subway, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Bruno to South Lake Tahoe by bus, subway, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h
    $134–141

  2. BART, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from San Bruno to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 17m
    $33–71

  3. Drive 197.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Bruno to South Lake Tahoecar car 197.4 mi
    3h 43m
    $36–52

  4. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 18m
    $240–516

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 27m
    $442–771

San Bruno to South Lake Tahoe by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between San Bruno, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 4h.

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