Bus Tickets from San Jose, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe

Bus
Average PriceUS$83 - US$83Average Duration8h 20m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$81 - US$81Average Duration6h 12m
22kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach South Lake Tahoe. The journey takes about 6 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
6h 12mAverage Duration
US$81Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$83
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:30am
Distance249 km

San Jose to South Lake Tahoe Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose - South Lake Tahoe

  1. How long does it take to get to South Lake Tahoe from San Jose by bus?

    The trip from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe will take on average 8h 20m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to South Lake Tahoe in 8h

  2. What is the distance between San Jose and South Lake Tahoe?

    It's about 245 km (152 miles) from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at Stateline Transit Center, in South Lake Tahoe.

  4. How much is the bus from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe?

    Taking the bus from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe costs on average US$83.

  5. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from San Jose until 4:30am and reaching South Lake Tahoe on the following day.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on May 11, 2025 with a price of US$75

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$75 to US$75 for a bus ticket from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$75 which is on 2025-05-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and South Lake Tahoe!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

Bus from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe

You can also go to South Lake Tahoe by train

Train from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe

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