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

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 25m
    $113–468

  2. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GJT - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 1m
    $105–512

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    18h 49m
    $285–584

  4. Drive 778 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to South Lake Tahoecar car 778 mi
    13h 29m
    $142–206

  5. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 46m
    $138–511

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

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Junction to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Grand Junction Regional Airport, walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Margaritaville, walk to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to South Lake Tahoe via Reno in around 18h 49m.

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