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

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There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to South Lake Tahoe by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or tram

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 38m
    $234–342

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    19h 5m
    $86–168

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach 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
    22h 2m
    $214–454

  4. Drive 510.8 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to South Lake Tahoecar car 510.8 mi
    9h 32m
    $94–135

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 14m
    $94–391

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 1m
    $96–288

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 27m
    $390–778

  8. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    21h 41m

Encinitas to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to US 50/ Carson Ave via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5Th St, 5Th St & Q St, 8Th St & F St, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 19h 5m.

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