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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    4h 37m
    $307–808

  2. Bus via Stockton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    17h 11m
    $76–113

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    19h 48m
    $181–389

  4. Drive 467 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to South Lake Tahoecar car 467 mi
    8h 40m
    $86–124

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    5h 50m
    $236–809

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 15m
    $358–711

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    17h 32m
    $76–147

Irvine to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to US 50/ Carson Ave via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 17h 11m.

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