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How to get fromAnchorage to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Anchorage to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ANC - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $392–1,262

  2. Drive 2,998.4 mi

    1. Drive from Anchorage to Sand Harborcar car 2,998.4 mi
    2d 11h
    $548–791

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,011.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Anchorage to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 65 bus to Airport South Terminal, walk to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Anchorage to Sand Harbor in around 2d 11h.

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