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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Tuolumne Meadowsby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Tuolumne Meadows by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus 395 / ...
    5h 30m
    $85–109

  2. Drive 130.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Tuolumne Meadowscar car 130.4 mi
    2h 48m
    $24–35

  3. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus bus
    8h 21m
    $40–55

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  • Distance: 138.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Al Tahoe/US 50 to Tuolumne Meadows via Stateline Transit Center, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, and Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 in around 5h 30m.

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