What is the distance between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe?

It's about 75 km (47 miles) from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe.

Bus Placerville to South Lake Tahoe from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Placerville to South Lake Tahoe on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00am	Placerville Station Transfer Center	1h 50m	12:50pm	Stateline Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Placerville Station Transfer Center	1h 30m	12:30pm	Emerald Bay Rd	Fastest

Next departures for Placerville to South Lake Tahoe on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00am	Placerville Station Transfer Center	1h 50m	12:50pm	Stateline Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Placerville Station Transfer Center	1h 30m	12:30pm	Emerald Bay Rd	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:49 PM PST.

Get from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

71 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5587 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $35

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Placerville, CA to South Lake Tahoe by bus

What is the distance between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe?
It's about 75 km (47 miles) from Placerville to South Lake Tahoe.

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The cheapest trip from Placerville, CA to South Lake Tahoe was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Placerville, CA to South Lake Tahoe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $32 for a bus ticket from Placerville, CA to South Lake Tahoe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-19.