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Journey Information
There is one daily coach from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. Traveling by coach from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville usually takes around one hour and 28 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 | £16.02 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
Coach lines | 1 |
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What coach companies travel from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. 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 28m | £16.02 |
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 South Lake Tahoe to Placerville start at £16. 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 28 minutes to cover the 47 miles from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. 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 South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. It leaves the station in South Lake Tahoe at 13:00 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 South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. 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 South Lake Tahoe to Placerville; ticket prices start at £16.02.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in South Lake Tahoe?
Main departure station: South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe has two coach stations with service to Placerville.
All coach stations in South Lake Tahoe:
South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd
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Where does the coach arrive in Placerville?
Main arrival station: Placerville Station Transit Ctr
All coaches from South Lake Tahoe arrive at one main station in Placerville.
Coach stations in Placerville:
Placerville Station Transit Ctr
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