The cheapest and fastest buses from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 52 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 $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 1 buses that leave South Lake Tahoe, CA for Berkeley, CA on Thu, Jan 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct buses cover the 232 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 52 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.


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, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:45 PM South Lake Tahoe, CA | 4h52 | 1:37 AM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA
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 $75 (€60) 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 4h 52m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€60) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 52m |
First bus 07:25 |
Last bus 14:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA start from as low as $75 (€60) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $75 (€60) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 1 daily trains from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 4h 52m but the average duration is 4h 36m
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 07:25 AM and the last at 02:55 PM
FAQs: Bus from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Berkeley, CA
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