How to Travel from

Truckee to Echo Lake

by Route or Car

United States of America Truckee Echo Lake

Cheapest

By car (4 758 km)

46 h 44 min

4758 km.

from $261

Other

Bus, Taxi

2 h 39 min

56 km.

from $195.65

Bus

3 h 54 min

56 km.

from $330.28

Bus operators

North Lake Tahoe Express

Phone:

+1 866.216.5222

Website:

northlaketahoeexpress.com/

Bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$167.64

Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit

Phone:

+1 530 550-1212

Website:

tahoetruckeetransit.com/

Bus from Donner Pass Rd to Truckee

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Airlines

South Tahoe Airporter

Phone:

866-898-2463

Website:

southtahoeairporter.com/

Bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Ltrh

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$22.08–$36.99

What is the cheapest way to get from Truckee to Echo Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Echo Lake is to drive which costs $8.15 - $13.04 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Truckee to Echo Lake?

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Echo Lake is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $8.15 - $13.04 .

How far is it from Truckee to Echo Lake?

The distance between Truckee and Echo Lake is 91 km. The road distance is 79.6 km.

How do I travel from Truckee to Echo Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Truckee to Echo Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 39m and costs $119.57 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Truckee to Echo Lake?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Truckee to Echo Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Truckee to Echo Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Echo Lake is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Truckee to Echo Lake.

Where can I stay near Echo Lake?

There are 495+ hotels available in Echo Lake. Prices start at $46.65 per night.

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South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is the most populous incorporated city in El Dorado County, California, United States, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The city's population was 21,330 at the 2020 census, down from 21,403 at the 2010 census. The city, along the southern edge of Lake Tahoe, extends about 5 miles (8 km) west-southwest along U. Route 50, also known as Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The east end of the city, on the California–Nevada state line right next to the town of Stateline, Nevada, is mainly geared towards tourism, restaurants, hotels, and Heavenly Mountain Resort with the Nevada casinos just across the state line in Stateline. The western end of town is mainly residential, and clusters around "The Y", the intersection of US 50, State Route 89, and the continuation of Lake Tahoe Boulevard after it loses its federal highway designation.

Emerald Bay State Park

Emerald Bay State Park is a state park of California in the United States, centered on Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, a National Natural Landmark. Park features include Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm, a 38-room mansion that is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the United States. The architect was Leonard Palme, who was hired by his aunt Lora Josephine Knight to design and build Vikingsholm. The park contains the only island in Lake Tahoe, Fannette Island. The park is accessible by California State Route 89 near the southwest shore of the lake. Emerald Bay is one of Lake Tahoe's most photographed and popular locations.

Vikingsholm

Vikingsholm is a 38-room mansion on the shore of Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe, in El Dorado County, California, U., and on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been called "one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in North America."

Three ways to Travel from Truckee to Echo Lake

Transport providers

Bus operators

North Lake Tahoe Express

Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit

Airlines

South Tahoe Airporter

Questions and Answers

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