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

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CID - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 2m
    $294–1,238

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    45h 12m

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    4. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    2d 6h

  4. Drive 1,739.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,739.3 mi
    26h 54m
    $318–459

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CID - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 43m
    $306–1,312

  6. Fly to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane CID - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    13h 1m
    $294–1,166

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,541.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Us 50 via Iowa City, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 45h 12m.

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