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How to get fromDana Point to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Dana Point to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    2h 57m
    $466–1,038

  2. Drive 491.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to Sand Harborcar car 491.8 mi
    9h 6m
    $90–130

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Dana Point to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Dana Point to Sand Harbor in around 9h 6m.

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