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How to get fromUkiah to South Lake Tahoeby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ukiah to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 49m
    $59–101

  2. Drive 233.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ukiah to South Lake Tahoecar car 233.9 mi
    5h 8m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Sonoma County Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane STS - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 6m
    $91–339

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    9h 31m
    $171–193

  5. Bus, train via Napa

    1. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 45m
    $48–85

Ukiah to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to South Lake Tahoe via Martinez, Martinez Amtrak, Walnut Creek BART, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek Park & Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 9h 31m.

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