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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. Traveling by bus from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe usually takes around one hour and 25 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in just one hour and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 47 mi (75 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $20.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 25m | $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 $20. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 25 minutes to cover the 47 miles from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 20 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. It leaves the station in Placerville at 11:00am 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 bus per day from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe; ticket prices start at $20.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Placerville?
Main departure station: Placerville Station Transit Ctr
Most buses depart from the main station in Placerville.
All bus stations in Placerville:
Placerville Station Transit Ctr
Where does the bus arrive in South Lake Tahoe?
Main arrival station: South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in South Lake Tahoe.
All bus stations in South Lake Tahoe:
South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd
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