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How to get to South Lake Tahoe by coach
- Routes
- 3
- Trips per day
- 3
- coach lines
- 1
- Stations
- 2
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Station Information
Popular coach stations in South Lake Tahoe:
- Transp Ctr
- South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd
What coach companies travel to South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Located in California, South Lake Tahoe is accessible by coach from 3 other cities. You can choose from 3 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to South Lake Tahoe on Wanderu. Amtrak Thruway usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to South Lake Tahoe are also available.
Coach companies serving South Lake Tahoe
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 6 | 2 hrs, 38 mins | €31.14 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities.
Which coach carrier has the best service to South Lake Tahoe?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to South Lake Tahoe by coach with Amtrak Thruway, giving it a 4.9 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Thruway had the most comfortable coach service to South Lake Tahoe, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Thruway at 4.9 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in South Lake Tahoe punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak Thruway has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to South Lake Tahoe, rating it 4.9 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€19.64 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to South Lake Tahoe, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to South Lake Tahoe. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to South Lake Tahoe was €19.64.
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€19.64
The most popular coach stations in South Lake Tahoe are Transp Ctr and South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd. Transp Ctr is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to South Lake Tahoe is Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL), located 3.3 miles from the city centre of South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe ranks number 24 among the most popular coach destinations in California. South Lake Tahoe ranks number 281 among coach destinations in the country. South Lake Tahoe ranks number 134 in California by the number of places connected to it by coach. There are 3 direct coach schedules arriving in South Lake Tahoe each day.
The population of South Lake Tahoe is 21,706. It ranks number 101 by population in California. It ranks number 715 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to South Lake Tahoe, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €19.64. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to South Lake Tahoe starts at €33.02.
People who take the coach to South Lake Tahoe are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to South Lake Tahoe easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of South Lake Tahoe is Transp Ctr, located just 2.2 miles away. Select Transp Ctr as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of South Lake Tahoe. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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