There are 2 ways to get from Nevada City to Lake Tahoe by car or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Nevada City to Lake Tahoe is to drive and bus which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nevada City to Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $13 - $20.
The distance between Nevada City and Lake Tahoe is 91 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Nevada City to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nevada City to Lake Tahoe is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Nevada City to Lake Tahoe.
There are 2010+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Nevada City, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Nevada City to Lake Tahoe. However, you can drive to Olympic Valley Clock Tower, take the bus to Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrive, take the bus to Hwy 28 at US Bank, walk to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Nevada City to Sand Harbor in around 1h 34m.
Bus from Tahoe City Transit Center - Depart to Hwy 28 at US Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit
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