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

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Lake Tahoe by train, plane, taxi, car, or bus

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

    best
    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 9m
    $426–885

  2. Drive  477.4 mi

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

  3. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $635–882

  4. Train, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $210–634

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $416–538

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Irvine to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 481.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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 take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, 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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