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

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

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  1. Fly Covington to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CVG - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h
    $244–938

  2. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SDF - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 13m
    $241–864

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station 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
    2d 6h
    $370–686

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    5. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    2d 9h
    $745–1,691

  5. Drive 2,178.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,178.8 mi
    34h 16m
    $398–575

  6. Fly Covington to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CVG - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 28m
    $256–1,012

  7. Bus to Dayton, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DAY - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    13h 54m
    $275–1,005

  8. Fly Covington to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane CVG - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    15h 9m
    $244–916

Cincinnati to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,938.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h

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

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Us 50 via Chicago Bus Station, 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 2d 6h.

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