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

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There are 7 ways to get from Colorado to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DEN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 29m
    $258–482

  2. Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane COS - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 23m
    $121–470

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. 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 / ...
    26h 18m
    $166–322

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    26h 46m
    $373–760

  5. Drive 1,019.1 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,019.1 mi
    17h 28m
    $186–269

  6. Fly Denver to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DEN - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 2m
    $140–387

  7. Fly Pueblo Memorial Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PUB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 26m
    $170–543

Colorado to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Colfax Ave & Grant St to Us 50 via 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 26h 18m.

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