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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Lake Tahoe by car, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Drive  491.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Dana Point to Sand Harborcar car 491.8 mi
    9h 6m
    $85–122

  2. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $221–716

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $669–925

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $407–522

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 31m
    $213–522

Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can drive from Dana Point to Sand Harbor in around 9h 6m.

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