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How to get fromBuffalo Airport (BUF) to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUF - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $352–1,058

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 11h
    $504–941

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 12h
    $962–2,066

  4. Drive 2,461.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Sand Harborcar car 2,461.5 mi
    38h 44m
    $450–649

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,161.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Lake Tahoe. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Washington Street & Eagle Street, walk to Buffalo, take the bus to Cleveland Bus Station, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, 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.

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