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

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There are 6 ways to get from Burbank to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    4h 22m
    $564–765

  2. Drive 432.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burbank to South Lake Tahoecar car 432.3 mi
    8h
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    13h 32m
    $185–244

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    18h 31m
    $175–372

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    5h 45m
    $179–624

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 35m
    $356–708

Burbank to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Burbank - Downtown to South Lake Tahoe via Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 13h 32m.

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