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How to Travel from

South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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–$765.41

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Reno International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Reno International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.81–$395.46

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:
$22.78–$38.27

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:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Roseville
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$89.30
Train from Roseville Amtrak to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$108.43
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Tahoe Ski Trips

Phone:
+1 925-382-8320
Website:
tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$109.57

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

How far is it from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz?

The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz is 462 km. The road distance is 398.6 km.

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

The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $119.57 - $135.87 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz?

The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $119.57 - $135.87 . There are no good options to train or fly between South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 117+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $70.99 per night.
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