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How to get fromIndianapolis to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane IND - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h 57m
    $312–962

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    11h 10m
    $274–761

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    45h 28m
    $517–759

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 4h
    $1,430–2,219

  5. Drive  2,059.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Sand Harborcar car 2,059.9 mi
    32h 7m
    $353–509

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    10h 45m
    $351–1,058

  7. Bus to Covington, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CVG - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    11h 57m
    $420–1,391

Indianapolis (IND) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,822.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, 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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