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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Stanford Universityby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Stanford University by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    6h 44m
    $135–145

  2. Drive 202.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Stanford Universitycar car 202.6 mi
    4h 23m
    $37–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    9h 26m
    $48–107

  4. 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
    6h 8m
    $245–523

  5. 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
    6h 10m
    $400–595

South Lake Tahoe to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Jose Park and Ride on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 5h.

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