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

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There are 9 ways to get from Fallbrook to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, bus

    best
    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
    8h 25m
    $98–403

  2. Drive 484.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fallbrook to South Lake Tahoecar car 484.3 mi
    9h
    $89–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center 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
    19h 47m
    $118–185

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    23h 33m
    $214–438

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain 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
    9h 10m
    $248–373

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, 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
    9h 37m
    $392–783

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 39m
    $322–868

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 22m
    $570–868

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 57m
    $104–407

Fallbrook to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Fallbrook, San Diego County, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from S Mission Rd & Fallbrook St to US 50/ Carson Ave via Vista Transit Center Stall 8, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside Transportation Center, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 19h 47m.

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