How long is the commute from South Lake Tahoe, CA?

Name: Commute and cars in South Lake Tahoe, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in South Lake Tahoe, CA take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

60.0% of workers drive alone to work.

2.3% take public transportation.

6.5% of workers walk to work.

15.4% work from home.

7.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 16.5 minutes (±1.9)
Public transportation: 2.3%
Work from home: 15.4%
Households without a car: 7.0%

How people in South Lake Tahoe get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Lake Tahoe	El Dorado County	California	United States
Drove alone	60.0% (±3.8 points)	65.9%	65.7%	68.8%
Carpooled	10.6% (±2.0 points)	7.0%	9.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	2.3% (±1.2 points)	0.5%	2.9%	3.2%
Walked	6.5% (±2.0 points)	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	5.2% (±1.6 points)	2.1%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	15.4% (±3.0 points)	22.1%	17.2%	15.1%

In South Lake Tahoe, the average commute is lower than in El Dorado County (28.6 minutes).

It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In South Lake Tahoe, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in El Dorado County (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In El Dorado County, South Lake Tahoe ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1027 of 1,076.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in South Lake Tahoe

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Lake Tahoe	El Dorado County	California	United States
No vehicle	7.0% (±1.8 points)	3.6%	7.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	37.4% (±3.0 points)	23.9%	30.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.3% (±3.6 points)	37.7%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	20.3% (±2.9 points)	34.8%	25.8%	21.9%

In South Lake Tahoe, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in El Dorado County (3.6%).

It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in South Lake Tahoe

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Lake Tahoe	El Dorado County	California	United States
Workers working from home	15.4% (±3.0 points)	22.1% (±1.3 points)	17.2% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.0% (±1.4 points)	96.2% (±0.6 points)	96.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	91.4% (±2.4 points)	92.5% (±0.9 points)	93.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In South Lake Tahoe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from El Dorado County (92.5%).

It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near South Lake Tahoe

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Lake Tahoe
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Lake Tahoe	—	16.5 minutes (±1.9)	—
Meyers	6.8 mi	26.6 minutes (±6.5)	Higher
Kingsbury	6.8 mi	26.0 minutes (±9.1)	Higher
Genoa	11 mi	17.1 minutes (±5.8)	Not measurably different
Minden	12 mi	14.9 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
Gardnerville Ranchos	13 mi	28.6 minutes (±2.7)	Higher
Gardnerville	13 mi	22.3 minutes (±3.8)	Higher
Indian Hills	15 mi	20.5 minutes (±2.5)	Higher
East Valley	15 mi	31.2 minutes (±11.5)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Meyers, CA (26.6 minutes), Kingsbury, NV (26.0 minutes), Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (28.6 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across El Dorado County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
6	Cameron Park	29.6 minutes (±3.6)
7	Camino	29.3 minutes (±8.5)
8	Placerville	28.1 minutes (±3.6)
9	Shingle Springs	27.6 minutes (±6.3)
10	Meyers	26.6 minutes (±6.5)
11	Diamond Springs	21.1 minutes (±3.4)
12	South Lake Tahoe	16.5 minutes (±1.9)

Showing 7 of 12 places in El Dorado County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about South Lake Tahoe

How long is the average commute in South Lake Tahoe?

Workers who live in South Lake Tahoe, CA take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Lake Tahoe without a car?

7.0% of households in South Lake Tahoe have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Lake Tahoe?

15.4% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in South Lake Tahoe worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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