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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Californiaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    5h 36m
    $223–499

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    13h 32m
    $61–130

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    19h 30m
    $173–377

  4. Drive 434.2 mi

    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Los Angelescar car 434.2 mi
    8h 19m
    $80–115

  5. Bus, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    6h 29m
    $538–795

  6. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus San José
    15h 41m
    $185–213

South Lake Tahoe to California by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Us 50 to Los Angeles Union Station via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 32m.

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