There are 3 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus
- Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Denny'sbus 65
12h 40m$149–174Drive 279.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beachcar 279.6 mi
6h 7m$51–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Denny'sbus 65
13h 2m$60–125
South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach. However, there are services departing from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and arriving at Denny's via De Haro St & 16th St, North Point St & Jones St and 2nd Street Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Glass Beach is 408 miles. The road distance is 281.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $140 - $180.
It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach, including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge station.
South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Francisco - 16th St station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach is 281 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach.
There are 144+ hotels available in Glass Beach.
What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Glass Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from South Lake Tahoe to Glass Beach via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, San Francisco - 16th St, De Haro St & 16th St, Larkin St & Beach St, North Point St & Jones St, 2nd Street Transit Mall, and Denny's in around 12h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $104
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 800-696-4682
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
Bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Denny's
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Denny's
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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