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How to get fromSanta Paula to South Lake Tahoeby train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Paula to South Lake Tahoe by train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 11m
    $546–806

  2. Drive 426.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Paula to South Lake Tahoecar car 426.2 mi
    9h 5m
    $78–113

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 45m
    $89–150

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    17h 43m
    $157–334

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 17m
    $364–721

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to SB Airport NBbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 30m
    $217–499

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 34m
    $188–681

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 41m
    $146–336

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 47m
    $108–404

  10. Bus via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    15h 38m
    $117–177

Santa Paula to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Paula, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to US 50/ Carson Ave via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 14h 45m.

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