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How to get fromTruckee to Fallen Leaf Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Truckee to Fallen Leaf 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
    2. Take the bus from Tahoe City Transit Center - Depart to Sugar Pine Point State Parkbus bus Ml
    3. Take the taxi from Sugar Pine Point State Park to Fallen Leaf Laketaxi taxi
    2h 27m
    $80–100

  2. Drive 38.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Fallen Leaf Lakecar car 38.8 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Truckee to Fallen Leaf Laketaxi taxi 38.8 mi
    56 min
    $180–230

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Truckee to Fallen Leaf Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Truckee to Fallen Leaf 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 Fallen Leaf Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Truckee to Fallen Leaf Lake in around 56 min.

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