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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco, CA
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $72
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco, CA
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $72
Bus San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$76
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:40 AM
Distance155 miles (250 km)
Latest bus departure7:00 AM

San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on Apr 24, 2024 with a price of $72

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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