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

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There are 4 ways to get from Arizona to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Phoenix, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h
    $312–542

  2. Drive 752 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Phoenix to Sand Harborcar car 752 mi
    13h 4m
    $138–199

  3. Fly from Scottsdale Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SCF - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $202–542

  4. Fly from Tucson, taxi

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane TUS - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $220–620

Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arizona to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 645.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Arizona to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the vehicle to 44th St/Washington, walk to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Phoenix to Sand Harbor in around 13h 4m.

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