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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indio to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 21m
    $137–467

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    16h 56m
    $90–169

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    21h 3m
    $193–411

  4. Drive 496.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indio to South Lake Tahoecar car 496.5 mi
    9h 7m
    $91–131

  5. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 19m
    $242–820

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    18h 40m
    $201–234

Indio to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Indio Bus Station to US 50/ Carson Ave via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 16h 56m.

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