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How to get fromIrvine to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    2h 26m
    $405–932

  2. Drive 477.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Sand Harborcar car 477.4 mi
    8h 49m
    $88–126

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $456–835

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 453.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Lake Tahoe. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Sand Harbor in around 8h 49m.

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