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How to get fromKansas City to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MCI - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 43m
    $192–786

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 46m
    $184–861

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    37h 30m
    $255–493

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    47h 32m
    $494–1,032

  5. Drive 1,628 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,628 mi
    24h 58m
    $298–430

  6. Fly to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane MCI - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    13h 7m
    $193–764

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    2d 6h
    $731–1,552

Kansas City to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,414.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Us 50 via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 37h 30m.

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