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How to get fromBellingham to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BLI - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 17m
    $133–497

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    25h 21m
    $145–277

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus bus
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    27h 36m
    $292–600

  4. Drive 847.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to South Lake Tahoecar car 847.3 mi
    15h 54m
    $155–224

  5. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 29m
    $140–469

  6. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BLI - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 35m
    $285–562

  7. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 51m
    $147–454

  8. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YVR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 40m
    $266–936

Bellingham to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to US 50/ Carson Ave via Seattle Bus Station, Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 25h 21m.

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