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How to get fromSanta Rosa to South Lake Tahoeby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to South Lake Tahoe by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h 48m
    $144–154

  2. Drive 190 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to South Lake Tahoecar car 190 mi
    3h 48m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 31m
    $40–76

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 35m
    $35–79

Santa Rosa to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to South Lake Tahoe via North Point St & Van Ness Ave, Van Ness Ave & North Point St, 16th St & Mission St, 16th St& Rhode Island St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 6h 48m.

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