Next departures to South Lake Tahoe
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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 27 atDeparture city: San FranciscoDeparture location: Mission St & Fremont StArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: South Lake TahoeDestination location: Emerald Bay RdOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: April 27 atDeparture city: San FranciscoDeparture location: Mission St & Fremont StArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: South Lake TahoeDestination location: Stateline Transit CenterOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Bus San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview
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Customers had a great experience with helpful signage and employees in the area. Some expected a toilet and plug outlet on the bus, which was not available for them.
Amtrak San Francisco South Lake Tahoe recent customer reviews
Experience was great. Really appreciated the signage. Very helpful as were the employees n the area.
Joyce M.
The buses and train were always on time
Sergio B.
Expected there to be a toilet and a plug outlet on the bus
Hazel V.
San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe Bus
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco - South Lake Tahoe
How long is the bus trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe?
The typical travel time from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe by bus is around 5h 50m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 5h 30m.
How far is San Francisco from South Lake Tahoe?
The distance between San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe is around 250 km (155 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Stateline Transit Center, in South Lake Tahoe.
What is the cheapest way to go from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe?
The least expensive option to go from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$76, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much does it cost to take the bus from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe?
The bus fare from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe is approximately US$76.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of US$72To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$72 to US$72 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$72 which is on 2025-04-25.
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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 San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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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