Rome2Rio

How to get fromAustin to Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Lake Tahoe

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Austin to Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane AUS - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Hyatt Regencybus bus
    8h 32m
    $232–754

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    43h 43m
    $509–780

  3. Drive  1,699.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Sand Harborcar car 1,699.4 mi
    28h 59m
    $311–448

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Austin to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,453.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Austin to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Hyatt Regency, take the bus to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fort Worth, walk to Fort Worth Downtown, 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.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound