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How to get fromLa Quinta to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Quinta to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 26m
    $144–485

  2. Drive 498.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to South Lake Tahoecar car 498.5 mi
    9h 11m
    $91–132

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    18h 9m
    $133–216

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    21h 17m
    $225–452

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    18h 53m
    $234–279

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from La Quinta to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 575.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to US 50/ Carson Ave via Indio, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal, Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 9m.

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