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How to get fromAlbuquerque to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ABQ - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 11m
    $132–587

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ABQ - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 44m
    $114–612

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque to Provo Envios Confianzabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    25h 52m
    $192–304

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    36h 7m
    $458–963

  5. Drive 1,003.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,003.3 mi
    16h 58m
    $184–265

Albuquerque to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 848.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque to Us 50 via Provo Envios Confianza, Provo Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 25h 52m.

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