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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ithaca to Lake Tahoe by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SYR - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    12h 1m
    $413–1,401

  2. Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus bus
    2. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ELM - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    13h 51m
    $316–968

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus 246
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 9h
    $1,193–1,897

  4. Drive  2,582.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ithaca to Sand Harborcar car 2,582.6 mi
    41h 17m
    $472–681

  5. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ITH - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    12h 38m
    $334–978

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUF - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    12h 44m
    $345–997

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus 246
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 14h
    $1,555–2,592

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,358.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Syracuse Bus Station, take the bus to Syracuse, walk to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rochester, Ny, walk to Rochester, take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Denver, walk to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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