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

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There are 9 ways to get from Compton to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 12m
    $346–692

  2. Bus via Merced

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 28m
    $63–105

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    19h 27m
    $174–379

  4. Drive 444.6 mi

    1. Drive from Compton to South Lake Tahoecar car 444.6 mi
    8h 37m
    $82–118

  5. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 1m
    $93–382

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 38m
    $540–798

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 36m
    $128–307

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 24m
    $70–387

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    15h 16m
    $71–137

Compton to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Long Beach / Palmer to US 50/ Carson Ave via Pacific / Florence, Huntington Park, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 14h 28m.

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