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How to get fromKalispell to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane FCA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 37m
    $171–620

  2. Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane FCA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 4m
    $153–645

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    35h 9m
    $448–891

  4. Drive 922.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kalispell to South Lake Tahoecar car 922.8 mi
    17h 39m
    $169–244

  5. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Kalispell to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSO - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 48m
    $162–615

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Kalispell to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Margaritaville, walk to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to US 50/ Carson Ave via Whitefish Amtrak Station, Portland, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 35h 9m.

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