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How to get fromSilicon Valley to South Lake Tahoeby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Silicon Valley to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Line 22 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara & 2ndbusRapid 522 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski LodgebusHeavenly Ski Lodge
    7h 26m
    $130–137

  2. Drive 199.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to South Lake Tahoecar199.8 mi
    4h 14m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to SacramentotrainCapitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe WyebusSac/SLT Connecting Bus
    8h 10m
    $42–53

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSFO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus
    5h 45m
    $84–353

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSJC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus
    5h 54m
    $90–415

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSFO - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
    6h 51m
    $56–338

Silicon Valley to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from El Camino & Galvez to South Lake Tahoe via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara Station, Tamien Station, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 7h 26m.

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