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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YVR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 36m
    $244–891

  2. Fly Calgary International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YYC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 18m
    $158–521

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    4. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    2d 10h
    $807–1,920

  4. Drive 2,450.7 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,450.7 mi
    38h 30m
    $561–811

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YVR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 58m
    $436–1,016

  6. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BLI - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    12h 16m
    $161–531

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    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
    12h 19m
    $160–527

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Canada to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 757.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Canada to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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 Toronto Union Station to South Lake Tahoe via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Reno in around 2d 10h.

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