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How to get fromGrand Junction to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Junction to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GJT - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $221–632

  2. Drive 770.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Sand Harborcar car 770.1 mi
    13h 16m
    $141–203

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    19h 3m
    $404–718

  4. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MTJ - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $241–645

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Junction to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Grand Junction Regional Airport, walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to Reno, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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