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How to get fromEscondido to Lake Tahoeby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    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
    4h 46m
    $334–470

  2. Drive 509.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Escondido to Sand Harborcar car 509.1 mi
    9h 19m
    $93–135

  3. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $194–522

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $488–902

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Escondido to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Pacific Hwy & Broadway, walk to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Escondido to Sand Harbor in around 9h 19m.

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