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What bus companies travel to South Lake Tahoe, California?

Located in California, South Lake Tahoe is accessible by bus from one other city. You can choose from 15 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to South Lake Tahoe on Wanderu. South Tahoe Airporter usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to South Lake Tahoe are also available.

Bus companies serving South Lake Tahoe

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US11h 33m€30.26
South Tahoe Airporter11h 32m€30.26
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.

  • South Tahoe Airporter is a bus company based in Nevada, specializing in travel to and from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and a variety of destinations in the area. While the bus service doesn't refund tickets, you can change your reservation easily if your flight is delayed. Walk-ons are also accepted, but the only way to guarantee a seat is to buy a ticket in advance.

Which bus carrier has the best service to South Lake Tahoe?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to South Lake Tahoe by bus with South Tahoe Airporter giving them a 5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Thruway had the most comfortable bus service to South Lake Tahoe taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Thruway offers. They rate Amtrak Thruway a 4.9 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to South Lake Tahoe punctually, travelers suggest that South Tahoe Airporter has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to South Lake Tahoe, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€30.26 is the cheapest price for a bus 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 buses from your city to South Lake Tahoe. In the last month, buses from Reno to South Lake Tahoe had the lowest average price at €30.26.

The busiest bus station in South Lake Tahoe is Harrah's Lake Tahoe. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in South Lake Tahoe are:

  • Harrah's Lake Tahoe
  • Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
  • Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
South Lake Tahoe ranks number 66 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 646 in United States. South Lake Tahoe ranks number 69 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to South Lake Tahoe via bus service. On average 15 direct daily bus trips serve South Lake Tahoe.
The population of South Lake Tahoe is 21706. South Lake Tahoe ranks number 78 in terms of population in California and number 566 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to South Lake Tahoe range from €30 for a short trip to South Lake Tahoe, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to South Lake Tahoe starts at , and a longer trip by bus to South Lake Tahoe can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €30.
People who take the bus to South Lake Tahoe are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus 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 bus station to the city center of South Lake Tahoe is Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, located just 2.3 miles away. Select Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel 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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