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How to get fromFontana to South Lake Tahoeby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 46m
    $358–712

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    16h 58m
    $69–139

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    20h 19m
    $181–390

  4. Drive 421.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fontana to South Lake Tahoecar car 421.9 mi
    7h 54m
    $77–112

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 35m
    $196–763

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 26m
    $547–809

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 16m
    $102–395

  8. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    18h 59m
    $217–256

Fontana to South Lake Tahoe by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to US 50/ Carson Ave via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 16h 58m.

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