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

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DEN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 57m
    $262–486

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DEN - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 30m
    $144–391

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395 / ...
    25h 5m
    $173–322

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    26h 46m
    $377–764

  5. Drive 1,019.1 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,019.1 mi
    17h 28m
    $186–269

Denver to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 884.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Us 50 via Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 25h 5m.

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