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How to get fromHonolulu to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Honolulu to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane HNL - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 57m
    $265–939

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane HNL - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 49m
    $221–411

  3. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane HNL - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 51m
    $257–1,014

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane HNL - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 37m
    $267–1,028

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HNL - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 41m
    $268–1,003

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,634.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Honolulu, HI, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) 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 the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal B, take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye, then take the line 50 bus to US 50/ Carson Ave.

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