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How to get fromBuffalo to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 47m
    $278–1,014

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    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. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    2d 11h
    $822–2,002

  3. Drive 2,468.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,468.9 mi
    38h 58m
    $451–651

  4. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUF - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 20m
    $280–1,139

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane BUF - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    13h 56m
    $279–1,042

  6. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YYZ - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    14h 33m
    $278–834

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    2d 19h
    $827–1,814

Buffalo to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$827Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,194 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Margaritaville, walk to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to South Lake Tahoe via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, and Reno in around 2d 11h.

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