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How to get fromFontana to Lake Tahoeby car, train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Fontana to Lake Tahoe by car, train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Drive 432.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Fontana to Sand Harborcar car 432.4 mi
    8h 2m
    $79–114

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    5h 35m
    $456–836

  3. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $645–933

  4. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 5m
    $200–519

  5. Shuttle to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Fontana to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $218–555

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can drive from Fontana to Sand Harbor in around 8h 2m.

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