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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Grass Valleyby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    7h 58m
    $6–12

  2. Drive 98.1 mi

    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Grass Valleycar car 98.1 mi
    2h 6m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    8h 5m
    $15–33

  4. Bus via Arden-Arcade

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Stationbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    8h 56m
    $9–15

South Lake Tahoe to Grass Valley by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Us 50 to Tinloy St at Bank St via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 7h 58m.

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