What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Palisades Tahoe is 246 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $160 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe.

Where can I stay near Palisades Tahoe?

There are 1700+ hotels available in Palisades Tahoe.

Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe - 3 ways to travel via train, BART, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe by subway, train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART, train, drive
best
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmond
2. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station
3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Palisades Tahoe
7h 12m
$58–99
Drive 220.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe220.8 mi
4h 7m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - NorthstarNorthstar
8h 23m
$167–180

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Silicon Valley to Palisades Tahoe.

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Distance: 244.4 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Palisades Tahoe, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h.

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