How to get from Reno to Tahoma by bus?

By bus

To get from Reno to Tahoma in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 12 bus from Rtc 4th Street Station station to Terminal Way And Villanova Drive station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED bus and finally take the ML bus from Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrive station to Hwy 89 Across From Tahoma Market And Deli station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Bus - 1212
Bus - REDRED
Bus - MLML
Leaves from Rtc 4th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reno
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Meadowood Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Way And Villanova Drive
    ID 2025
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reno Tahoe International Airport
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - REDRED
    Wait for bus
    RED
    To Resorts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tahoe City Transit Center - Depart
    ID 1827
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrive
    ID 1692
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MLML
    Wait for bus
    ML
    Incline To Tahoma
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 89 Across From Tahoma Market And Deli
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 89 Across From Tahoma Market And Deli
    ID 121
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Reno to Tahoma in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR train from Reno station to Truckee Amtrak Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HWY89 bus and finally take the ML bus from Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrive station to Hwy 89 Across From Tahoma Market And Deli station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Walk to train station
Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
Bus - HWY89HWY89
Bus - MLML
Leaves from Reno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reno
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Emeryville
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Truckee Amtrak Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound Central Downtown
    ID 642
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - HWY89HWY89
    Wait for bus
    HWY89
    Truckee Depot To Tahoe City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrive
    ID 1692
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - MLML
    Wait for bus
    ML
    Incline To Tahoma
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hwy 89 Across From Tahoma Market And Deli
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 89 Across From Tahoma Market And Deli
    ID 121
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reno to Tahoma

The distance between Reno, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and Tahoma, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV is approximately 74.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reno to Tahoma 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 E 2nd Street And Lake Street.

Train stations close to Reno:

  • Reno

Bus stations close to Reno:

  • E 2nd Street And Lake Street
  • Lake Street And E 6th Street
  • Evans Avenue And E 6th Street

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

Tahoma is located at Tahoma, Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 89 at Moana Cir.

Bus stations close to Tahoma:

  • Hwy 89 at Moana Cir
  • Hwy 89 at Mckinney Rubicon Springs Rd
  • Hwy 89 at Pine St (Tahoma Post Office)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Reno to Tahoma in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR train from Reno station to Truckee Amtrak Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HWY89 bus and finally take the ML bus from Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrive station to Hwy 89 Across From Tahoma Market And Deli station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Walk to train station
Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
Bus - HWY89HWY89
Bus - MLML
Leaves from Reno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reno
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - CALIFORNIA ZEPHYRCALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
    Emeryville
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Truckee Amtrak Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westbound Central Downtown
    ID 642
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - HWY89HWY89
    Wait for bus
    HWY89
    Truckee Depot To Tahoe City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tahoe City Transit Center - Arrive
    ID 1692
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - MLML
    Wait for bus
    ML
    Incline To Tahoma
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hwy 89 Across From Tahoma Market And Deli
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 89 Across From Tahoma Market And Deli
    ID 121
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reno to Tahoma?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line RED, Bus line ML.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reno to Tahoma?

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR, Bus line HWY89, Bus line ML.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

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

    The 12 bus line goes from Meadowood Mall station near Reno to Terminal Way And Villanova Drive station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Terminal Way And Villanova Drive station near Tahoma in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV

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

    The total travel time between Reno and Tahoma in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV by bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the Meadowood Mall stop near Reno in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

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

    Get off the bus at the Terminal Way And Villanova Drive stop, which is closest to Tahoma in Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV.

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