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How to get fromTahoe City to Sacramentoby car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Tahoe City to Sacramento by car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Colfax Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    3h 26m
    $28–52

  2. Drive 112.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Sacramentocar car 112.6 mi
    2h 1m
    $21–30

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe Wyetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    3h 41m
    $137–165

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  • Distance: 116.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Tahoe City, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tahoe City to Sacramento. However, you can drive to Colfax Amtrak Station then take the train to Sacramento. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to South Lake Tahoe Wye then take the bus to Sacramento - Amtrak.

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