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How to get fromLa Jolla to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from La Jolla to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $332–465

  2. Drive 536.5 mi

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    1. Drive from La Jolla to Sand Harborcar car 536.5 mi
    9h 53m
    $98–142

  3. Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $196–525

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Jolla to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 541 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from La Jolla to Sand Harbor in around 9h 53m.

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