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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
5 h 38 m
Average duration
5 h 38 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 1 buses that leave South Lake Tahoe, CA for Berkeley, CA on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 232 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 38 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 5 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:50 PM5h38South Lake Tahoe, CA4:28 AMBerkeley, CA$741One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 PM5h38South Lake Tahoe, CA4:28 AMBerkeley, CA$741One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus for South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a bus costs an average of $73.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:28AM | Duration 5h38 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:28AM | Duration 5h38 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Live departures
South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:50 PM South Lake Tahoe, CA | 5h38 | 3:28 AM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA
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Buses from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 14:55. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 5h 38m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 38m |
First bus 7:25 AM |
Last bus 2:55 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA
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