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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 8m
    $368–914

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
    18h 49m
    $82–155

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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
    21h 13m
    $192–419

  4. Drive 481.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to South Lake Tahoecar car 481.3 mi
    8h 57m
    $88–127

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 21m
    $300–889

Dana Point to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to US 50/ Carson Ave via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 49m.

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