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There is one daily bus from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. Traveling by bus from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville usually takes around one hour and 29 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 | $22.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Everything Highway 50 from Stateline Nevada to Sacramento CA is very beautiful my favorite Amtrak. Tips: Make sure you say thank you to the Driver Dont Make Messes on the bus pick ypur trash up take ir with you off the Amtrak bus.
5.0
Pros: Driver was very helpful and kind. Cons: So far so good. Tips: None.
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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 30m | $22.00 |
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 South Lake Tahoe to Placerville start at $22. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 29 minutes to cover the 47 miles from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. It leaves the station in South Lake Tahoe at 2:00pm 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 South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. 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 South Lake Tahoe to Placerville; ticket prices start at $22.00.
South Lake Tahoe has two bus stations with service to Placerville.
South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd
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All buses from South Lake Tahoe arrive at one main station in Placerville.
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