Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Bus Santa Barbara to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$95
Average bus trip duration14h 45m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure10:05pm
Distance311 miles (501 km)

Santa Barbara to South Lake Tahoe Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Barbara - South Lake Tahoe

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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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to South Lake Tahoe that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

You can also go to South Lake Tahoe by train

Train from Santa Barbara to South Lake Tahoe

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