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How to get fromEl Monte to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    $449–825

  2. Drive 448.1 mi

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    1. Drive from El Monte to Sand Harborcar car 448.1 mi
    8h 34m
    $82–119

  3. Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Hardwickbus 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
    5h 3m
    $189–504

  4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $643–929

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from El Monte to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 455.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from El Monte to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from El Monte to Sand Harbor in around 8h 34m.

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