What is the cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 3m and costs $210 - $600.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe?

The distance between Flagstaff and Lake Tahoe is 583 miles. The road distance is 690.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe is 691 miles. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe.

Where can I stay near Lake Tahoe?

There are 401+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.

Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe - 3 ways to travel via plane, taxi, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Flagstaff, taxi
best
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane FLG - RNO
2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
5h 3m
$219–577
Drive 686.6 mi
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1. Drive from Flagstaff to Sand Harborcar 686.6 mi
12h 8m
$126–181
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PHX - RNO
3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
6h 6m
$492–722

Flagstaff (FLG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

15Weekly Planes

4h 24mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Flagstaff to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Flagstaff (FLG) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Flagstaff to Sand Harbor in around 12h 8m.

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