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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Truckeeby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe to Sugar Pine Point State Parktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Tahoe City Transit Center - Depart to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way Eastbus bus Hwy89
    2h 28m
    $107–126

  2. Drive 44.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Truckeecar car 44.5 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe to Truckeetaxi taxi 44.5 mi
    1h 5m
    $210–260

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  • Distance: 50.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee. However, you can take the taxi to Sugar Pine Point State Park, take the bus to Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrive, then take the bus to Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way East. Alternatively, you can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee in around 1h 5m.

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