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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DAL - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 50m
    $158–592

  2. Fly Dallas to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DAL - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 28m
    $150–667

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    45h 20m
    $275–550

  4. Train, bus via Denver

    1. Take the train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    2d 6h
    $555–1,091

  5. Drive 1,645.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,645.9 mi
    27h 34m
    $301–434

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DFW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 40m
    $155–589

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DFW - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 17m
    $167–564

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    2d 13h
    $730–1,515

Dallas to South Lake Tahoe by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$555Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,418.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to US 50/ Carson Ave via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 45h 20m.

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