There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Bus via Sacramento
best- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
9h 13m$32–60Drive 217.8 mi
- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Fresnocar 217.8 mi
5h 34m$40–58Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane RNO - FAT
8h 6m$273–526Bus
- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Fresno Amtrakbus
15h 17m$90–105
South Lake Tahoe to Fresno by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno is to bus via Sacramento which costs $30 - $60 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from US 50/ Brockway Ave and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via South Lake Tahoe Wye, 8Th St & F St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Fresno is 279 miles. The road distance is 219.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 9h 13m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno, including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to Fresno bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from South Lake Tahoe Wye station.
South Lake Tahoe to Fresno bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Fresno is 219 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Fresno.
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What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from US 50/ Brockway Ave to Fresno Bus Station via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & F St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-898-2463
- Website
- southtahoeairporter.com
Bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–33
- Schedules at
- southtahoeairporter.com
- Adult
- $30–33
- Local
- $29
- Child (4-12)
- $20
- Phone
- (530) 541-7149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
Bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Yosemite Village to Fresno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
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