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Next departures to South Lake Tahoe

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: South Lake Tahoe
    Departure location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $77
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: South Lake Tahoe
    Departure location: Stateline Transit Center
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $77
Bus South Lake Tahoe to San Jose: Trip Overview

Bus South Lake Tahoe to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81
Average bus trip duration6h 51m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:25 PM
Distance151 miles (242 km)
Latest bus departure2:55 PM

South Lake Tahoe to San Jose Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to San Jose without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The travel time from South Lake Tahoe to San Jose is about 6h 51m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 6h 31m. This is the time it takes to travel the 152 miles (245 km) that separate the two cities.

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

If you're headed to San Jose from South Lake Tahoe, chances are that your bus will leave from Stateline Transit Center and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from South Lake Tahoe to San Jose by choosing to travel by bus. $81 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to San Jose from South Lake Tahoe.

You can expect to pay around $81 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $81 and $81, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph and Willow Glen.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from South Lake Tahoe to San Jose.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from South Lake Tahoe to San Jose, 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 South Lake Tahoe to San Jose that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to South Lake Tahoe by bus?

Bus from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe

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