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How to get fromChula Vista to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, car, tram, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chula Vista to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, car, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    $332–465

  2. Drive 544.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Sand Harborcar car 544.4 mi
    9h 57m
    $100–144

  3. Tram, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    3. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $196–532

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chula Vista to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 537.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chula Vista to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the vehicle to America Plaza Station, walk to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Chula Vista to Sand Harbor in around 9h 57m.

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