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How to get fromTruckee to Echo Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrivebus bus Hwy89
    2. Take the taxi from Sugar Pine Point State Park to Echo Laketaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    $130–160

  2. Drive 49.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Echo Lakecar car 49.5 mi
    1h 16m
    $9–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Truckee to Echo Laketaxi taxi 49.5 mi
    1h 16m
    $230–290

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Truckee to Echo Lake. However, you can take the bus to Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrive, take the bus to Sugar Pine Point State Park, then take the taxi to Echo Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Truckee to Echo Lake in around 1h 16m.

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