There are 3 ways to get from Fresno to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane FAT - RNO
- Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
5h 52m$371–651Drive 250.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fresno to Sand Harborcar 250.6 mi
5h 35m$46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
12h 12m
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, South Y Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Fresno and Lake Tahoe is 235 miles. The road distance is 252.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Fresno to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Fresno to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
Fresno to Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lodi Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Lake Tahoe is 252 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Fresno to Lake Tahoe.
There are 380+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, South Y Transit Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 12h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Lodi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Reno Sparks Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-333-3333
- Website
- renocab.com
Whittlesea Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 775-322-2222
- Website
- taxirenotahoe.com
Yellow Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 775-355-5555
- Website
- yellowcabofreno.com
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