There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Hanford by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Sacramento
best- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno to Hanfordbus
11h 3m$43–76Drive 248.8 mi
- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Hanfordcar 248.8 mi
6h 10m$46–66Bus, 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
- Take the bus from Fresno to Hanfordbus
10h 9m$284–543Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Fresno to Hanfordbus
17h 7m$101–121
South Lake Tahoe to Hanford by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Hanford is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Hanford is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Hanford. However, there are services departing from US 50/ Brockway Ave and arriving at Hanford via South Lake Tahoe Wye, 8Th St & F St, Sacramento Bus Station and Fresno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Hanford is 313 miles. The road distance is 250.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Hanford without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 11h 3m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Hanford, including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to Hanford bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from South Lake Tahoe Wye station.
South Lake Tahoe to Hanford bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Hanford is 250 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Hanford.
There are 17+ hotels available in Hanford.
What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Hanford, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from US 50/ Brockway Ave to Hanford via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & F St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and Fresno in around 11h 3m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fresno to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fresno to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fresno to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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