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How to get fromColfax to Lake Tahoeby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Colfax to Lake Tahoe by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colfax to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    3h 28m
    $134–177

  2. Drive 73.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colfax to Sand Harborcar car 73.7 mi
    1h 29m
    $14–20

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    5h 21m
    $152–217

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  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Colfax to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Reno Amtrak, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can 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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