There are 4 ways to get from Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Banos Community Center to Transpobus Lb
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
9h 29mDrive 193.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Banos to South Lake Tahoecar 193.2 mi
4h 15m$36–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
10h 34m$83–155Bus via Mammoth Lakes
- Take the bus from Los Banos Community Center to Transpobus Lb
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus 395
14h 47m$86–102
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Los Banos Community Center and arriving at US 50/ Carson Ave via Merced Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento - Amtrak and South Y Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Los Banos and South Lake Tahoe is 260 miles. The road distance is 194.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by The Bus, depart from Los Banos Community Center station.
Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by The Bus, arrive at Transpo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Los Banos to South Lake Tahoe.
There are 1065+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Los Banos, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Banos Community Center to US 50/ Carson Ave via Transpo, Merced Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 9h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $30–55
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $9–22
- Titanium
- $10–22
Bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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