There are 3 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 55m$33–72Drive 210.7 mi
- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluffcar 210.7 mi
4h 16m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 3m$36–57
South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff is to bus and train which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff. However, there are services departing from Us 50 and arriving at Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento and Chico Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Red Bluff is 228 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 55m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff, including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from South Lake Tahoe Wye station.
South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Red Bluff.
There are 15+ hotels available in Red Bluff.
What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Red Bluff, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Us 50 to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, Sacramento, and Chico Amtrak in around 9h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
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