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How to get fromLake Tahoe to Los Angelesby taxi, plane, train, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles by taxi, plane, train, car, or tram

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  1. Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    3h 23m
    $448–818

  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
    $337–622

  4. Taxi, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    3h 53m
    $637–915

  5. Taxi, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RNO - LGB
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram
    4h 45m
    $167–351

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 442.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles. However, you can take the taxi to Reno-Airport-RNO airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station. 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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