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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Sierra Cityby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Sierra City by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 28 bus, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kingsbury Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centerbus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 28 at Stateline Rd to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way Eastbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East to Sierra Citytaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $214–256

  2. Drive 91.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Sierra Citycar car 91.7 mi
    2h 3m
    $17–25

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  • Distance: 102.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from South Lake Tahoe to Sierra City. However, you can take the line 55 bus to Kingsbury Transit Center, take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, take the bus to Hwy 28 at Stateline Rd, take the bus to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East, then take the taxi to Sierra City. Alternatively, you can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Sierra City in around 2h 3m.

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