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How to get from Carnelian Bay to Sparks by bus?

From Carnelian Bay to Sparks by bus

To get from Carnelian Bay to Sparks in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BLUE bus from Hwy 28 at Center St station to Reno Tahoe International Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 9 bus from E 2nd Street And Golden Lane station to Rtc Centenial Plaza Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $154.00.

146min$154.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 1212
Bus - 99
Walk to Sparks
Leaves from Hwy 28 at Center St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 28 at Center St
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for bus
    BLUE
    To Reno Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reno Tahoe International Airport
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Way And Villanova Drive
    ID 1945
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Rtc 4th Street Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 2nd Street And Colony Road
    ID 778
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 2nd Street And Golden Lane
    ID 742
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Rtc Centennial Plaza Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rtc Centenial Plaza Station
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sparks
    Walk to
    Sparks
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carnelian Bay to Sparks by bus via BLUE, 12 and LNCL

To get from Carnelian Bay to Sparks in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BLUE bus from Hwy 28 at Center St station to Reno Tahoe International Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the LNCL bus from Rtc 4th Street Station station to Rtc Centenial Plaza Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $154.00.

156min$154.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 1212
Bus - LNCLLNCL
Leaves from Hwy 28 at Center St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 28 at Center St
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for bus
    BLUE
    To Reno Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reno Tahoe International Airport
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Way And Villanova Drive
    ID 1945
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Rtc 4th Street Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rtc 4th Street Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rtc 4th Street Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - LNCLLNCL
    Wait for bus
    LNCL
    Rtc Centennial Plaza Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Rtc Centenial Plaza Station
    Ride to bus station
    Rtc Centenial Plaza Station
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carnelian Bay to Sparks

The distance between Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and Sparks, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV is approximately 50.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carnelian Bay to Sparks 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 Carnelian Bay

Carnelian Bay is located at Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 28 Across From Placer Welfare.

Bus stations close to Carnelian Bay:

  • Hwy 28 Across From Placer Welfare
  • Hwy 28 at Sierra Boat Co
  • Hwy 28 at Carnelian Woods (Shelter)

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

Sparks is located at Sparks, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and the nearest public transit station is Prater Way And Rock Boulevard.

Train stations close to Sparks:

  • Reno

Bus stations close to Sparks:

  • Prater Way And Rock Boulevard
  • Prater Way And 12th Street
  • Victorian Avenue at Nugget

Alternative route from Carnelian Bay to Sparks by bus via BLUE, 12 and LNCL

To get from Carnelian Bay to Sparks in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BLUE bus from Hwy 28 at Center St station to Reno Tahoe International Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the LNCL bus from Rtc 4th Street Station station to Rtc Centenial Plaza Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $154.00.

156min$154.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 1212
Bus - LNCLLNCL
Leaves from Hwy 28 at Center St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 28 at Center St
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for bus
    BLUE
    To Reno Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reno Tahoe International Airport
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Way And Villanova Drive
    ID 1945
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Rtc 4th Street Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rtc 4th Street Station
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rtc 4th Street Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - LNCLLNCL
    Wait for bus
    LNCL
    Rtc Centennial Plaza Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Rtc Centenial Plaza Station
    Ride to bus station
    Rtc Centenial Plaza Station
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 12, Bus line 9.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 12, Bus line LNCL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

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

    The BLUE bus line goes from Hwy 28 at Center St station near Carnelian Bay to To Reno Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till To Reno Airport station near Sparks in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV

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

    The total travel time between Carnelian Bay and Sparks in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV by bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE bus from the Hwy 28 at Center St stop near Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

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

    Get off the bus at the To Reno Airport stop, which is closest to Sparks in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

  • How much is the bus fare from Carnelian Bay to Sparks?

    The ride from Carnelian Bay to Sparks costs $154.00.

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