What is the distance between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento?

About 86 miles (138 km) separate South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento?

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

Bus South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:25pm	Stateline Transit Center	3h 20m	4:45pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
		1:45pm	Emerald Bay Rd	3h	4:45pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest

Next departures for South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:25pm	Stateline Transit Center	3h 20m	4:45pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
		1:45pm	Emerald Bay Rd	3h	4:45pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest

Next departures for South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:25pm	Stateline Transit Center	3h 20m	4:45pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
		1:45pm	Emerald Bay Rd	3h	4:45pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest

Next departures for South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:25pm	Stateline Transit Center	3h 20m	4:45pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
		1:45pm	Emerald Bay Rd	3h	4:45pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:23 AM PST.

Get from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3hAverage Duration

84 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5574 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $40

Amtrak South Lake Tahoe Sacramento recent customer reviews

Both drivers were very courteous, polite and provided me with all the information I needed!

Nuria P.

November 12, 2024

On time ☺️

Angela R.

August 15, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento?

Stops in South Lake Tahoe

A - Stateline Transit Center

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

Frequently asked questions about traveling from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, US by bus

What is the distance between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

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11/08

$37

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11/10

$37

11/11

$37

11/12

$37

11/13

$37

11/14

$37

The cheapest trip from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $37 for a bus ticket from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-10.

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