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Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. Traveling by coach from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe usually takes around one hour and 25 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway coach can make the trip in just one hour and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 47 mi (75 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 20m |
| Cheapest price | US$20.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. Amtrak Thruway is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 25m | US$20.00 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe start at US$20. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of one hour and 25 minutes to cover the 47 miles from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 20 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one coach per day from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. It leaves the station in Placerville at 11:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one coach per day from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct coach, meaning that you do not have to get on a different coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe; ticket prices start at US$20.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Placerville?
Main departure station: Placerville Station Transit Ctr
Most coaches depart from the main station in Placerville.
All coach stations in Placerville:
Placerville Station Transit Ctr
Where does the coach arrive in South Lake Tahoe?
Main arrival station: South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in South Lake Tahoe.
Coach stations in South Lake Tahoe:
South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd
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