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How to get fromAlaska to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Alaska to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Juneau International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Juneau International Airport (JNU) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane JNU - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 52m
    $234–938

  2. Fly Juneau International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juneau International Airport (JNU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane JNU - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 23m
    $136–613

  3. Drive 3,018.7 mi

    1. Drive from Anchorage to South Lake Tahoecar car 3,018.7 mi
    2d 11h
    $551–796

  4. Fly Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SIT - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 40m
    $254–1,038

  5. Fly Anchorage International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ANC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 52m
    $294–1,178

  6. Fly Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SIT - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 45m
    $256–1,113

  7. Fly Anchorage International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ANC - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 13m
    $276–1,153

Juneau International Airport (JNU) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alaska to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,526.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Alaska, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alaska to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Nugget Mall & Jordan Creek Center at Jordan Avenue and Glacier Highway, walk to Juneau International Airport (JNU) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Margaritaville, walk to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can drive from Anchorage to South Lake Tahoe in around 2d 11h.

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