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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Magaliaby bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 26m
    $80–132

  2. Drive 173.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Magaliacar car 173.7 mi
    3h 37m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 34m
    $82–117

  4. Bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    8h 14m
    $73–100

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  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Us 50 to Magalia via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, and Chico Amtrak in around 7h 34m.

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