What is the cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene?

The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene is to bus via Phoenix which costs $200 - $350 and takes 42h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene?

The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene is to bus and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between South Lake Tahoe and Abilene?

No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene. However, there are services departing from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and arriving at Abilene via 16th St& Rhode Island St, San Francisco and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 19m.

How far is it from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene?

The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Abilene is 1293 miles. The road distance is 1494.3 miles.

How do I travel from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene without a car?

The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene without a car is to bus which takes 40h 19m and costs $360 - $600.

How long does it take to get from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Lake Tahoe to Abilene bus from?

South Lake Tahoe to Abilene bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge station.

Where does the South Lake Tahoe to Abilene bus arrive?

South Lake Tahoe to Abilene bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Francisco - 16th St station.

What is the time difference between South Lake Tahoe and Abilene?

Abilene is 2h ahead of South Lake Tahoe. It is currently 2:49 AM in South Lake Tahoe and 4:49 AM in Abilene.

Can I drive from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene?

Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Abilene is 1494 miles. It takes approximately 25h 5m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene.

Where can I stay near Abilene?

There are 51+ hotels available in Abilene.

South Lake Tahoe to Abilene - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Abilene (ABI)plane RNO - ABI
8h 31m
$147–524
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Abilene (ABI)plane SMF - ABI
11h 40m
$130–580
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Abilenebus
40h 19m
$367–592
Bus, train via Fort Worth
1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fort Worthtrain
4. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus
2d 13h
$685–1,512
Drive 1,485.6 mi
1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Abilenecar 1,485.6 mi
25h 5m
$272–392
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Abilenebus
42h 54m
$201–350
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Abilenebus
46h 31m
$343–727

South Lake Tahoe to Abilene by bus and train

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2d 13hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,285.6 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Abilene, TX, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Lake Tahoe to Abilene via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, San Francisco - 16th St, 16th St& Rhode Island St, Mission Bay North & 4th St, San Francisco, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 40h 19m.

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