Bus Tickets from San Jose, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Next departures to South Lake Tahoe

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe.

Bus
Average Price$83 - $83Average Duration8h 20m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$81 - $81Average Duration6h 12m
22kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach South Lake Tahoe. The journey takes about 6 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
6h 12mAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

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

San Jose to South Lake Tahoe Bus

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

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05/04
$75
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$75
05/07
$75
05/08
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05/09
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $75

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 $75 to $75 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 $75 which is on 2025-05-07.

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.

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Bus from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe

You can also go to South Lake Tahoe by train

Train from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe

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