There are 3 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
- Take the taxi from Suisun-Fairfield to Sonomataxi
6h 16m$110–153Drive 168.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Sonomacar 168.5 mi
3h 15m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus Heavenly Ski Lodge
- Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
8h 58m$141–152
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma. However, there are services departing from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and arriving at Sonoma Plaza via De Haro St & 16th St, North Point St & Jones St and Petaluma Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Sonoma is 171 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 6h 16m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma, including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge station.
South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Francisco - 16th St station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma.
There are 280+ hotels available in Sonoma.
What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Sonoma, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from South Lake Tahoe to Sonoma Plaza via Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, San Francisco - 16th St, De Haro St & 16th St, Larkin St & Beach St, North Point St & Jones St, and Petaluma Transit Mall in around 8h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- 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
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
Bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $104
- Website
- Tahoe Ski Trips
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from North Point St & Jones St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Vacaville Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-707-447-4444
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
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