Trains tickets from Los Angeles, US to South Lake Tahoe

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Next departures to South Lake Tahoe

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Emerald Bay Rd
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: South Lake Tahoe
    Destination location: Stateline Transit Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$127
Average train trip duration1d 17h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:13pm
Distance350 miles (563 km)

Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe Train

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

Best price found
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04/23
$121
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$129
04/25
$121
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04/27
$121
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04/29
$121
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $121 to $145 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-04-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to South Lake Tahoe, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Los Angeles and South Lake Tahoe compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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Train from South Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles

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