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Next departures to San Jose

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $79
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $79
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $79
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $79
Bus San Jose to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$83
Average bus trip duration8h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:30 AM
Distance155 miles (249 km)

San Jose to South Lake Tahoe Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose - South Lake Tahoe

You can take a bus or a train to go from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe. Both are practical and sustainable ways to travel to South Lake Tahoe. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe is about 8h 20m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 8h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 152 miles (245 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Jose and South Lake Tahoe is 152 miles (245 km).

If you're headed to South Lake Tahoe from San Jose, chances are that your bus will leave from Diridon Station and arrive at Stateline Transit Center. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

You can expect to pay around $83 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $83 to $83, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

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$79
The cheapest trip from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on May 2, 2024 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $79 for a bus ticket from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2024-05-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and South Lake Tahoe!

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 San Jose to South Lake Tahoe.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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.

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

Bus from South Lake Tahoe to San Jose

You can also go to South Lake Tahoe by train

Train from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe

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