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

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Next departures to South Lake Tahoe

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco, CA
    Arrival time: November 23 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco, CA
    Arrival time: November 23 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/19
$72
11/20
$72
Today
$72
11/22
$72
11/23
$72
11/24
$72
11/25
$72
11/26
$72
The cheapest trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on Nov 19, 2024 with a price of $72

To 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 $72 to $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 $72 which is on 2024-11-22.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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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.

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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Bus from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

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