How to get from Reno to South Lake Tahoe by bus?

From Reno to South Lake Tahoe by bus

To get from Reno to South Lake Tahoe in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CRSN bus from Rtc 4th Street Station station to Washington Street And W Plaza Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19X bus and finally take the 22 bus from Douglas County Community/Senior Center (Herbig Park) station to Stateline Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CRSNCRSN
Bus - 19X19X
Bus - 2222
Leaves from Rtc 4th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rtc 4th Street Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - CRSNCRSN
    Wait for bus
    CRSN
    Carson City Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Street And W Plaza Street
    ID 4734
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington/Plaza (Near Federal Building And Bureau Of Indian Affairs)
    ID 4734
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 19X19X
    Wait for bus
    19X
    Southbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas County Community/Senior Center (Herbig Park)
    ID 4720
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Westbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Stateline Transit Center
    Ride to bus station
    Stateline Transit Center
    ID 2111
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reno to South Lake Tahoe

The distance between Reno, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV is approximately 71.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reno to South Lake Tahoe by bus, 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 Reno

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

Train stations close to Reno:

  • Reno

Bus stations close to Reno:

  • Reno Amtrak
  • Lake Street And E 6th Street
  • E 6th Street And Evans Avenue

Public transit stations close to South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV

South Lake Tahoe is located at South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and the nearest public transit station is Pioneer Trail/Glen Dr.

Bus stations close to South Lake Tahoe:

  • Pioneer Trail/Glen Dr
  • Pioneer Trail/Shepherds Rd (Americana)
  • Stateline Transit Center

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reno to South Lake Tahoe?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line CRSN, Bus line 19X, Bus line 22.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Reno to South Lake Tahoe in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV?

    The CRSN bus line goes from Rtc 4th Street Station station near Reno to Carson City Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Carson City Downtown station near South Lake Tahoe in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV

  • How long does it take to travel from Reno to South Lake Tahoe in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV by bus?

    The total travel time between Reno and South Lake Tahoe in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV by bus is about 3 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the CRSN bus from the Rtc 4th Street Station stop near Reno in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

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

    Get off the bus at the Carson City Downtown stop, which is closest to South Lake Tahoe in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

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