San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA bus

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Cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Amtrak
03:35PM4h55
San Francisco, CA
08:30PMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$751One-way
0 transfers

San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA bus times

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AmtrakAmtrak03:35PM San Francisco, CA4h55 08:30PM South Lake Tahoe, CA0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Fastest Journey

4 h 55 m

Average

4 h 55 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

248 km

Of the 1 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for South Lake Tahoe, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Amtrak
03:35PM4h55
San Francisco, CA
08:30PMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$751One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA

Take a bus from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA and enjoy the approximately 154 miles (248 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
154 miles (248 km)
Average bus duration
5h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
$73 (€66)
Fastest bus
4h 55m
First bus
15:21
Last bus
15:35
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA

Find the best buses from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $71 (€64). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak buses running daily, you can travel by bus across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela bus for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your bus journey to South Lake Tahoe, CA from San Francisco, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA bus information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $71

FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA

FAQs: Take the bus from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA.
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Cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA can start from as little as $73 (€66) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA is $74 (€68); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA bus travel time is 4 h 55 min   for the 154 mile (248 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA leaves at 3: 21PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA leaves at 3: 35PM.
A trip to South Lake Tahoe, CA from San Francisco, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA by bus is September.
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