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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Menlo Parkby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Menlo Park by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    5h 37m
    $141–148

  2. Drive 200.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Menlo Parkcar car 200.6 mi
    4h 17m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    5h 42m
    $245–523

  4. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    5h 49m
    $400–595

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from South Lake Tahoe to Menlo Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from South Lake Tahoe to Menlo Park. However, you can take the taxi to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, take the bus to San Francisco - 16th St, walk to 16th St& Rhode Island St, take the line 22 bus to Mission Bay North & 4th St, walk to Third Street & Mission Rock St, take the vehicle to 4th St & King St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Menlo Park in around 4h 17m.

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