There are 3 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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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 Merced Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
11h 4m$38–62Drive 160.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposacar 160.7 mi
4h 26m$30–43Bus
- 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 Curry Villagebus
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Midtown Mariposabus
12h 58m$71–86
South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa. However, there are services departing from Us 50 and arriving at Midtown Mariposa via South Lake Tahoe Wye, 8Th St & F St, Sacramento Bus Station and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Mariposa is 281 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 11h 4m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa, including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from South Lake Tahoe Wye station.
South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa is 162 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Mariposa.
There are 113+ hotels available in Mariposa.
What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Mariposa, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Us 50 to Midtown Mariposa via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & F St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and Merced Transpo in around 11h 4m.
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Curry Village to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- 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
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