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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: San FranciscoDeparture location: San Francisco, CAArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: South Lake TahoeDestination location: Emerald Bay Rd
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: San FranciscoDeparture location: San Francisco, CAArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: South Lake TahoeDestination location: Stateline Transit Center
Bus San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview
San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe Buses
Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe.
Bus service from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.
From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe?
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
Powell Station255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
Union Square Hilton200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
San Francisco Greyhound Station444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
444 Townsend St.4118 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
Stateline Transit CenterFrequently asked questions for your trip San Francisco - South Lake Tahoe
The bus is the best choice to get to South Lake Tahoe without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.
The travel time from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe is about 5h 50m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 5h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 155 miles (250 km) that separate the two cities.
About 155 miles (250 km) separate San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe.
Most of the buses traveling from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at Stateline Transit Center. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe by choosing to travel by bus. $76 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to South Lake Tahoe from San Francisco.
The average price of a one-way ticket from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe is $76. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $76 and $76, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $72 to $72 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2024-04-25.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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.
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