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How to get fromLake Almanor West to Lake Tahoeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Lake Almanor West to Lake Tahoe by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Branch to Riverside Drivebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Amtrak Renobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Amtrak Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $184–231

  2. Drive 128 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Almanor West to Sand Harborcar car 128 mi
    3h 9m
    $24–34

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  • Distance: 178.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Lake Almanor West, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Almanor West to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Hamilton Branch, take the bus to Riverside Drive, take the bus to Amtrak Reno, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Almanor West to Sand Harbor in around 3h 9m.

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