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How to get fromIndependence to Lake Tahoeby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Independence to Lake Tahoe by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus Lpx / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395 Route North / ...
    9h 48m
    $42–65

  2. Drive 227.8 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Sand Harborcar car 227.8 mi
    4h 24m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BIH - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $204–526

Independence to Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Independence, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 9h 48m.

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