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How to get fromCharleston to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CHS - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    9h 25m
    $317–884

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    3d 4h
    $1,193–2,529

  3. Drive 2,679.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Sand Harborcar car 2,679.9 mi
    44h 7m
    $490–707

  4. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane HHH - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    12h 46m
    $329–937

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,292.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Reno, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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