How to get from Sparks to Crystal Bay by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sparks to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 11 bus from Rtc Centenial Plaza Station station to Rtc 4th Street Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR train and finally take the HWY267 bus from Donner Pass Rd And Truckee Way station to Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Bus - 1111
Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
Bus - HWY267HWY267
Leaves from Rtc Centenial Plaza Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sparks
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    To Northwest Reno
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rtc 4th Street Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reno
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Emeryville
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Truckee Amtrak Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donner Pass Rd And Truckee Way
    ID 418
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - HWY267HWY267
    Wait for bus
    HWY267
    Railyard Mobility Hub To Crystal Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    ID 1733
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LNCL, CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR and HWY267

To get from Sparks to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the LNCL bus from Rtc Centenial Plaza Station station to Rtc 4th Street Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR train and finally take the HWY267 bus from Donner Pass Rd And Truckee Way station to Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Bus - LNCLLNCL
Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
Bus - HWY267HWY267
Leaves from Rtc Centenial Plaza Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sparks
  • 2
    Bus - LNCLLNCL
    Wait for bus
    LNCL
    Rtc 4th Street Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rtc 4th Street Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reno
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Emeryville
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Truckee Amtrak Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donner Pass Rd And Truckee Way
    ID 418
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - HWY267HWY267
    Wait for bus
    HWY267
    Railyard Mobility Hub To Crystal Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    ID 1733
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sparks to Crystal Bay

The distance between Sparks, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV is approximately 59.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sparks to Crystal Bay by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sparks

Sparks is located at Sparks, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and the nearest public transit station is Sparks Transit Center.

Train stations close to Sparks:

  • Reno

Bus stations close to Sparks:

  • Sparks Transit Center
  • Victorian Avenue And 16th Street
  • Victorian Avenue at Nugget

Public transit stations close to Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV

Crystal Bay is located at Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 28 at Stateline Rd (Shelter) - Arrive.

Bus stations close to Crystal Bay:

  • Hwy 28 at Stateline Rd (Shelter) - Arrive
  • Hwy 28 at Stateline Rd (Shelter) - Depart
  • Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LNCL, CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR and HWY267

To get from Sparks to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the LNCL bus from Rtc Centenial Plaza Station station to Rtc 4th Street Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR train and finally take the HWY267 bus from Donner Pass Rd And Truckee Way station to Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Bus - LNCLLNCL
Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
Bus - HWY267HWY267
Leaves from Rtc Centenial Plaza Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sparks
  • 2
    Bus - LNCLLNCL
    Wait for bus
    LNCL
    Rtc 4th Street Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rtc 4th Street Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reno
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Emeryville
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Truckee Amtrak Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donner Pass Rd And Truckee Way
    ID 418
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - HWY267HWY267
    Wait for bus
    HWY267
    Railyard Mobility Hub To Crystal Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club (Shelter) - Arrive
    ID 1733
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sparks to Crystal Bay?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR, Bus line HWY267.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sparks to Crystal Bay?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line LNCL, Bus line CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR, Bus line HWY267.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sparks and Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sparks to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV?

    The 11 bus line goes from To Northwest Reno station near Sparks to Rtc 4th Street Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Rtc 4th Street Station station near Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV

  • How long does it take to travel from Sparks to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sparks and Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV by bus and train is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sparks to get to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV?

    Get on the 11 bus from the To Northwest Reno stop near Sparks in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sparks and Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV?

    Get off the bus at the Rtc 4th Street Station stop, which is closest to Crystal Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

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