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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 3m
    $384–932

  2. Bus

    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 50m
    $65–132

  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 32m
    $217–439

  4. Drive 449 mi

    1. Drive from Cerritos to South Lake Tahoecar car 449 mi
    8h 40m
    $82–119

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 16m
    $316–907

  6. 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 45m
    $345–691

  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
    6h 31m
    $90–379

  8. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    17h 44m
    $182–217

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cerritos to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 495.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from South & Norwalk NW to US 50/ Carson Ave via Norwalk Station Bay 11, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 15h 50m.

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