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South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake

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1 h 9 min
75 km.
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Schedule

South Lake Tahoe, United States of America → Donner Lake, United States of America

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Two ways to Travel from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake

Composite routes from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake

Cheapest
1 h 9 min
Car
75 km.
from $4
Other
6 h 12 min
48 km.
from $36.61

Transport providers

Bus operators

Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit

Phone:
+1 530 550-1212
Website:
tahoetruckeetransit.com/
Bus from Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center to Tahoe
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Bus from Tahoe City Transit Center - Depart to Hwy
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Tahoe Transportation

Phone:
(530) 541-7149
Email:
Website:
tahoetransportation.org/
Bus from US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd to Kingsbury
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.06
Bus from Kingsbury Transit Center to Hwy
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.42–$2.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake?

The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake is to drive which costs $8.15 - $13.04 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake?

The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $8.15 - $13.04 .

How far is it from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake?

The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake is 112 km. The road distance is 75.6 km.

How do I travel from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake without a car?

The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake without a car is to line 55 bus and line 28 bus and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $21.74 - $28.26 .

How long does it take to get from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake?

The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake is to line 55 bus and line 28 bus and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $21.74 - $28.26 . There are no good options to train or bus between South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake.

Can I drive from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Donner Lake.

Where can I stay near Donner Lake?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Donner Lake. Prices start at $31.75 per night.
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