What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Lake Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $290 - $440 and takes 25h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Lake Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Lake Tahoe is to shuttle and fly and taxi which takes 7h 41m and costs $330 - $950.

How far is it from Ames to Lake Tahoe?

The distance between Ames and Lake Tahoe is 1461 miles. The road distance is 1647.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Lake Tahoe without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 40h 23m and costs $460 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Lake Tahoe?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Ames to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ames and Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 1:31 PM in Ames and 11:31 AM in Lake Tahoe.

Can I drive from Ames to Lake Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Lake Tahoe is 1648 miles. It takes approximately 25h 6m to drive from Ames to Lake Tahoe.

Where can I stay near Lake Tahoe?

There are 373+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.

Ames to Lake Tahoe - 4 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Lake Tahoe by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Shuttle, fly, taxi
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane DSM - RNO
3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
7h 41m
$332–950
Drive 1,638.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Sand Harborcar 1,638.2 mi
25h 6m
$299–432
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
4. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi
40h 23m
$461–684
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain
4. Take the taxi from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi
45h 22m
$873–1,379

Des Moines (DSM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

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6h 26mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,452.4 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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