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Next departures to South Lake Tahoe

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 18 July at
    Departure city: Santa Cruz
    Departure location: Santa Cruz, CA
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 18 July at
    Departure city: Santa Cruz
    Departure location: Santa Cruz, CA
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 July at
    Departure city: Santa Cruz
    Departure location: Santa Cruz, CA
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Cruz, US - South Lake Tahoe

  1. How far is South Lake Tahoe from Santa Cruz by coach?

    The journey from Santa Cruz to South Lake Tahoe by coach covers an approximate distance of 176 miles (284 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach South Lake Tahoe from Santa Cruz without a car?

    You can reach South Lake Tahoe from Santa Cruz by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Cruz to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on 18 Jul 2025 with a price of US$85

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

You can expect to pay from US$85 to US$85 for a bus ticket from Santa Cruz to South Lake Tahoe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$85, which is on 2025-07-18.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Santa Cruz to South Lake Tahoe.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Santa Cruz to South Lake Tahoe.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Cruz to South Lake Tahoe.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Cruz to South Lake Tahoe.

Did you know?

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Santa Cruz by bus?

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