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How to get fromTehachapi to South Lake Tahoeby bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Tehachapi to South Lake Tahoe by bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Bishop

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395 Route South / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395 Route North / ...
    11h 31m
    $69–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 13m
    $62–119

  3. Drive 361.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tehachapi to South Lake Tahoecar car 361.5 mi
    6h 49m
    $66–96

  4. Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 11m

  5. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 43m

  6. Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 34m

  7. Bus, train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    12h 13m

Tehachapi to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to US 50/Bigler Ave via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 11h 31m.

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