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

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin 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

    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 Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 57m
    $183–688

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AUS - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 25m
    $95–223

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    47h 15m
    $399–674

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    2d 6h
    $655–1,361

  5. Drive 1,694 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,694 mi
    28h 58m
    $310–447

Austin to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$655Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,469.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to US 50/ Carson Ave via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 47h 15m.

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