What is the cheapest way to get from Butte to Lake Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Butte to Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Butte to Lake Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Butte to Lake Tahoe is to fly and taxi which takes 7h and costs $210 - $600.

How far is it from Butte to Lake Tahoe?

The distance between Butte and Lake Tahoe is 623 miles. The road distance is 851.4 miles.

How do I travel from Butte to Lake Tahoe without a car?

The best way to get from Butte to Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 21h 53m and costs $280 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Butte to Lake Tahoe?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Butte to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Butte and Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe is 1h behind Butte. It is currently 3:03 PM in Butte and 2:03 PM in Lake Tahoe.

Can I drive from Butte to Lake Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Lake Tahoe is 851 miles. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Butte to Lake Tahoe.

Where can I stay near Lake Tahoe?

There are 407+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.

Butte to Lake Tahoe - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Butte to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Bert Mooney Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BTM - RNO
2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
7h
$215–580
Drive 846.4 mi
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1. Drive from Butte to Sand Harborcar 846.4 mi
12h 59m
$155–224
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lakebus
3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
4. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi
21h 53m
$284–489
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lakebus
3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
4. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi
22h 41m
$384–699
Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
2. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane HLN - RNO
3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
8h 23m
$245–654

Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

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Distance: 619 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Butte to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Harrison / Motor View, walk to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Idaho Falls, ID, take the bus to Downtown Salt Lake, walk to Arena Station, take the line 701 vehicle to Salt Lake Central Station, walk to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, 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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