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

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

Average Price$97 - $97Average Duration13h 20m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$135 - $135Average Duration1d 18h
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Irvine 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 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
13h 20mAverage Duration
$97Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Irvine to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$97
Average bus trip duration13h 20m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:10pm
Distance386 miles (622 km)

Irvine to South Lake Tahoe Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Irvine 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.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Irvine to South Lake Tahoe, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Irvine to South Lake Tahoe.

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

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Irvine by bus?

Bus from Irvine to South Lake Tahoe

You can also go to South Lake Tahoe by train

Train from Irvine to South Lake Tahoe

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