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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Clearlakeby bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Clearlake by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Drive from Davis to Clearlakecar car
    7h 5m
    $21–38

  2. Bus, drive via Woodland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Drive from County Fair Mall to Clearlakecar car
    7h 6m
    $18–31

  3. Drive 190.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Clearlakecar car 190.5 mi
    4h 5m
    $35–51

  4. Bus, drive via Us 50

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Drive from Davis to Clearlakecar car
    7h 6m
    $21–38

  5. Bus, drive via Woodland #2

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from J St. at 4th St. to County Fair Mallbus bus 42A
    3. Drive from County Fair Mall to Clearlakecar car
    7h 33m
    $18–31

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from South Lake Tahoe to Clearlake. However, you can take the line 50 bus to South Y Transit Center, take the bus to Sacramento - Amtrak, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Davis, then drive to Clearlake. Alternatively, you can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Clearlake in around 4h 5m.

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