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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
It's difficult to get from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA without transferring at least once.
10:45 AM3h02Sacramento, CA1:47 PMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA$71One-way1 transfer
- 10:45 AM3h02Sacramento, CA1:47 PMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA$71One-way1 transfer
Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator El Dorado Transit | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:45 AM Sacramento, CA | 3h02 | 1:47 PM South Lake Tahoe, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Take a bus from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA and enjoy the approximately 85 miles (137 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 10:00, the last at 14:55.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
First bus 10:00 AM |
Last bus 2:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Bus from Sacramento, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA
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