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How to get fromLake Tahoe to Californiaby taxi, plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to California by taxi, plane, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    3h 7m
    $333–460

  2. Drive  444.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Los Angelescar car 444.6 mi
    8h 28m
    $82–118

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Renotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    23h 11m
    $502–752

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Tahoe to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 530.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to California. However, you can take the taxi to Reno-Airport-RNO airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, then take the line 923 bus to Broadway & Front St. Alternatively, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno, take the train to Sacramento, then take the train to Los Angeles.

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