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

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Six ways to Travel from South Lake Tahoe to Salinas

Composite routes from South Lake Tahoe to Salinas

Cheapest
4 h 54 min
Car
442 km.
from $24
Other
7 h 43 min
290 km.
from $205.35
11 h 55 min
Taxi
288 km.
from $451.83
8 h 22 min
Bus, Plane, Train
288 km.
from $324.22
8 h 28 min
Bus, Train
290 km.
from $149.02

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Reno International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$637.84

South Tahoe Airporter

Phone:
866-898-2463
Website:
southtahoeairporter.com/
Bus from Ltrh to Reno-Tahoe
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.08–$36.99

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.58–$95.68
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.79–$114.81
Train from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$82.92
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

Tahoe Ski Trips

Phone:
+1 925-382-8320
Email:
Website:
tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$106.18

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.29–$43.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Salinas is to drive which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Salinas is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

How far is it from South Lake Tahoe to Salinas?

The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Salinas is 507 km. The road distance is 442.9 km.

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

The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Salinas, including transfers.

Can I drive from South Lake Tahoe to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Salinas is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 181+ hotels available in Salinas. Prices start at $50.47 per night.
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