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How to get fromFullerton to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fullerton to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $455–833

  2. Drive  468 mi

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    1. Drive from Fullerton to Sand Harborcar car 468 mi
    8h 42m
    $86–124

  3. Fly from Long Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $210–646

  4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 20m
    $644–880

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fullerton to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 467.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Fullerton to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Fullerton to Sand Harbor in around 8h 42m.

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