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Cheap San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe  train tickets

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  1. Mon Sep 23
    $59.00
  2. Tue Sep 24
    $59.00
  3. Wed Sep 25
    $59.00
  4. Thu Sep 26
    $59.00
  5. Fri Sep 27
    $59.00
  6. Sat Sep 28
    $59.00
  7. Sun Sep 29
    $59.00
  8. Mon Sep 30
    $59.00
  9. Tue Oct 1
    $59.00
  10. Wed Oct 2
    $59.00
  11. Thu Oct 3
    $59.00
  12. Fri Oct 4
    $59.00
  13. Sat Oct 5
    $59.00
  14. Sun Oct 6
    $59.00

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How much are San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe train tickets?

Lowest Price$59.00
Fastest4h 55m
Daily Schedules2
train carriers1
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train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe
4.5
Based on 2 reviews
Amtrak
4.5
Based on 2 reviews
Based on 2 reviewsOverviewUsers that traveled with Amtrak report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 50 percent of the time.Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.5
Staff
4.5
Value
3.0
Condition
4.5
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Sadia
5.0
July 27, 2019Vacation
Pros
Very nice and awesome.
Cons
The booking process gave me issues because it sent confirmation email after 1.5 hours instead of 15 minute. I thoufht my tickets were not confirmed and so I booked them again. I did 2 bookings because of the delayed email amd had to cancle one of them. Please fix that.
Tips
Please be ready to swtich to the next transit quickly as sometimes there's less than 5 minutes to walk and take the next transit of the trip.

How to find cheap train tickets from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe ?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe was $59.00. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.

How long is the train journey from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe ? How far is San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe ?

The distance between San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe is 154.96 miles or 249.32 km. A train trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe typically takes 5 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to get to South Lake Tahoe faster, the fastest advertised duration is offered by Amtrak. The fastest train trip covers the distance in 4 hours and 55 minutes to get from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe.

Going from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe by train takes over 5 hours to reach your destination. For a lengthy train journey we recommend you pack a great book, or download a few movies to have them available offline just in case you are outside of a service coverage area. Don't forget to bring some water and a battery pack to keep all of your electronics charged.

On Sunday trains from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Friday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.

Amtrak has the most connections between San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Typically there are 2 schedules to compare for your trip to South Lake Tahoe. One train carrier operates regular service on the San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe route. Amtrak offers the most scheduled departures between San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe, usually offering 2 trips per day. On this route there are no direct schedules. This means that along your journey from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe, you will need to disembark from the first train and board a connecting train. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may be responsible for transferring your own checked luggage, but you will definitely need to bring your hand luggage.

One train carrier connects San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Amtrak

Amtrak train tickets from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe start from $59.00, and on average cost $59.00. Daily there are 2 Amtrak schedules to South Lake Tahoe. Amtrak in San Francisco leaves from Bus Terminal - 200 Folsom St, And in South Lake Tahoe trains arrive at Transp Ctr and one other train station.

From San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe train travel on Amtrak takes 5 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to South Lake Tahoe faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 55 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $59.00 for a one-way train ticket to South Lake Tahoe.

Restroom
WiFi
Snacks
Loyalty rewards
Extra legroom
Power outlet
Air conditioning
Avg. Time
5h 11m
Avg. Price
$59.00

Plan your next adventure:

There is one train station from which trains depart San Francisco on their way to South Lake Tahoe. The busiest departure station in San Francisco serving this route is Bus Terminal - 200 Folsom St.
  • Bus Terminal - 200 Folsom St
There are 2 different stations where trains arrive to in South Lake Tahoe. You can review and use the directions feature on Wanderu to see which station is closest to your final destination., The busiest departure station in San Francisco serving this route is Transp Ctr, South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd.
  • Transp Ctr
  • South Y Transit Ctr - 1000 Emerald Bay Rd