There are 3 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Orland by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
7h 21m$84–137Drive 192.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Orlandcar 192.5 mi
3h 56m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29m$88–122
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Orland is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Orland is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Orland. However, there are services departing from Us 50 and arriving at Chico Amtrak via South Lake Tahoe Wye and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Orland is 207 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Orland without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Orland, including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to Orland bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from South Lake Tahoe Wye station.
South Lake Tahoe to Orland bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Orland is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Orland.
There are 13+ hotels available in Orland.
What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Orland, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Us 50 to Orland via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, and Chico Amtrak in around 7h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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