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How to get fromTruckee to South Lake Tahoeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoetaxi taxi
    2h 36m
    $100–130

  2. Drive 44.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to South Lake Tahoecar car 44.4 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Truckee to South Lake Tahoetaxi taxi 44.4 mi
    1h 5m
    $210–260

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 50.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe. 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 South Lake Tahoe. Alternatively, you can drive from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe in around 1h 5m.

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