There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus Tahoe
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 26m$96–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)bus
8h 10m$37–68Drive 209.1 mi
- Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Winnemuccacar 209.1 mi
3h 36m$39–56Bus, train via Douglas County Community/Senior Center
- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395
- Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Stationtrain
8h 43m$64–139
South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca. However, there are services departing from Al Tahoe/US 50 and arriving at Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Stateline Transit Center, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Winnemucca is 236 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca, including transfers.
South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca bus services, operated by Tahoe Transportation, depart from Stateline Transit Center station.
South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca bus services, operated by Tahoe Transportation, arrive at Douglas County Community/Senior Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Winnemucca.
There are 17+ hotels available in Winnemucca.
What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Winnemucca, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Al Tahoe/US 50 to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino) via Stateline Transit Center, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, and Sparks Transit Center in around 8h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Winnemucca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-898-2463
- Website
- southtahoeairporter.com
Bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–33
- Schedules at
- southtahoeairporter.com
- Adult
- $30–33
- Local
- $29
- Child (4-12)
- $20
- Phone
- (530) 541-7149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
Bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
Bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Winnemucca(Winners Inn-Casino)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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