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How to get fromGolden Gate Bridge to Lake Tahoeby unknown, ferry, bus, train, plane, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Tahoe by unknown, ferry, bus, train, plane, taxi, or subway

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  1. Travel, ferry, bus

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    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    4. Walk from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to Lake Tahoeunknown unknown
    6h 22m

  2. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Walk from Colfax Amtrak Station to Lake Tahoeunknown unknown
    7h 19m

  3. Travel, ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 26m

  4. Travel, ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 58m

  5. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    5. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 35m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Tahoe. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & Church St, walk to Church St & Market St, take the line 22 bus to 16th St& Rhode Island St, walk to San Francisco - 16th St, take the bus to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, then travel to Lake Tahoe. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Gate Bridge to Lake Tahoe via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Don Chee Way/Steuart St, Embarcadero, Richmond, Richmond, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 7h 19m.

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