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

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ATL - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 2m
    $234–838

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station 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
    2d 8h
    $389–741

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    2d 23h
    $861–1,814

  4. Drive 2,387 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,387 mi
    38h 34m
    $436–630

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ATL - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 24m
    $236–964

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3d 7h
    $940–2,119

Atlanta to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,055.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Us 50 via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, 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 2d 8h.

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