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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane IND - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 38m
    $214–838

  2. Bus

    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 bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    2d
    $340–638

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    3. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    2d 4h
    $722–1,645

  4. Drive 2,072.2 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,072.2 mi
    32h 26m
    $379–547

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IND - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 36m
    $216–913

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane IND - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    13h 57m
    $225–816

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    12h 46m
    $246–842

Indianapolis to South Lake Tahoe by bus

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Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,845.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Us 50 via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 2d.

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