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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 46m
    $113–412

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    22h 31m
    $136–248

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    24h 19m
    $268–546

  4. Drive 758.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to South Lake Tahoecar car 758.8 mi
    14h 18m
    $139–200

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 8m
    $120–397

  6. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 54m
    $262–1,056

Seattle to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to US 50/ Carson Ave via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 22h 31m.

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