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

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Next departures to San Francisco

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: South Lake Tahoe
    Departure location: Stateline Transit Center
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: South Lake Tahoe
    Departure location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: South Lake Tahoe
    Departure location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Mission St & Fremont St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$76
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:25pm
Distance155 miles (250 km)
Latest bus departure2:55pm

South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco Bus

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

Best price found
04/22
$72
04/23
$72
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04/25
$72
04/26
$72
04/27
$72
04/28
$72
04/29
$72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 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 South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $72 for a bus ticket from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-04-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between South Lake Tahoe and San Francisco!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from South Lake Tahoe to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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