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How to get fromCarson to South Lake Tahoeby taxi, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Carson to South Lake Tahoe by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Carson to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 8m
    $405–957

  2. Bus via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    15h
    $65–130

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    19h 36m
    $186–381

  4. Drive 449.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carson to South Lake Tahoecar car 449.4 mi
    8h 37m
    $82–119

  5. 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 19m
    $346–692

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

    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
    7h 22m
    $536–790

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 13m
    $92–381

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 43m
    $128–277

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    16h 30m
    $65–142

Carson to South Lake Tahoe by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to US 50/ Carson Ave via Olive / 5th, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 15h.

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