Bus Tickets from Chico, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Chico
    Departure location: Chico
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Chico
    Departure location: Chico
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to South Lake Tahoe.

Average Price$54 - $54Average Duration4h 45m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$60 - $63Average Duration8h 18m
17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chico to South Lake Tahoe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach South Lake Tahoe. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
4h 45mAverage Duration
$54Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chico to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54
Average bus trip duration4h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:45am
Distance113 miles (182 km)

Chico to South Lake Tahoe Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chico to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $51 for a bus ticket from Chico to South Lake Tahoe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-05-05.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chico 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 Chico to South Lake Tahoe.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chico to South Lake Tahoe that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chico to South Lake Tahoe while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chico to South Lake Tahoe?

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