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

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

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane HOU - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 48m
    $243–937

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IAH - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 28m
    $167–715

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    42h 59m
    $303–628

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    2d 7h
    $696–1,445

  5. Drive 1,841.9 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,841.9 mi
    31h 41m
    $337–486

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane IAH - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 34m
    $185–540

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane HOU - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 46m
    $245–1,012

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane HOU - 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
    12h 37m
    $265–1,076

Houston to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$696Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,612.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to US 50/ Carson Ave via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 42h 59m.

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