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How to get fromCarmel Valley to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Carmel Valley to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    4h 57m
    $169–487

  2. Drive 516.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel Valley to South Lake Tahoecar car 516.8 mi
    9h 32m
    $95–137

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    19h 22m
    $260–318

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    21h 10m
    $233–474

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 32m
    $267–388

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

    1. Take the bus from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 36m
    $411–813

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 55m
    $129–333

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    19h 22m
    $103–185

Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to US 50/ Carson Ave via Camino Del Mar & Del Mar Heights Rd, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, 8th & K Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 19h 22m.

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