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

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

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 34m
    $218–422

  2. Fly Scottsdale Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SCF - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 53m
    $106–420

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    22h 4m
    $173–303

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gilbert to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    28h 1m
    $391–750

  5. Drive 763.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gilbert to South Lake Tahoecar car 763.5 mi
    13h 19m
    $140–202

  6. Fly Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PHX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 7m
    $160–247

  7. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Tamien Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    25h 10m
    $233–281

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    29h 51m
    $269–523

Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a vehicle from Gilbert to US 50/ Carson Ave via Phoenix Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 22h 4m.

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