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How to get fromAliso Viejo to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    4h 53m
    $347–889

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    17h 42m
    $78–148

  3. Train, bus via San Jose

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    14h 52m
    $192–219

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    20h 6m
    $182–380

  5. Drive 473.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aliso Viejo to South Lake Tahoecar car 473.5 mi
    8h 46m
    $87–125

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 7m
    $279–864

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 33m
    $359–712

Aliso Viejo to South Lake Tahoe by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Aliso Viejo to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 488.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Alicia-Marketplace South to US 50/ Carson Ave via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 17h 42m.

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