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How to get fromLake Mead to South Lake Tahoeby taxi, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Mead to South Lake Tahoe by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Mead to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAS - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 1m
    $284–598

  2. Drive 464.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Mead to South Lake Tahoecar car 464.6 mi
    8h 39m
    $85–123

  3. Bus via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    18h 12m
    $207–298

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Mead to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Malltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    27h 5m
    $364–638

  5. Taxi, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Mead to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAS - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 29m
    $256–463

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from NB Utah before Northridge to WB Silverado Ranch after LV Blvdbus bus 221
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    21h 18m
    $171–277

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from NB Utah after Avenue K to WB Silverado Ranch after LV Blvdbus bus 221
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the train from Oxnard to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    30h 11m
    $320–561

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Mead to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 433.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Lake Mead, NV, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Mead to Us 50 via WB Cadence Crest after Lake Mead, South Strip Transit Terminal, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 18h 12m.

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