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How to get fromLake Tahoe to Mojave Desertby taxi, plane, car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane RNO - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    3h 50m
    $284–604

  2. Drive 496.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Mojave Desertcar car 496.2 mi
    9h 25m
    $91–131

  3. Taxi, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Renotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Reno to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain train 750
    4. Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to Las Vegasbus bus
    5. Drive from Las Vegas to Mojave Desertcar car
    23h 24m
    $396–663

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

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Tahoe to Mojave Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 453.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the taxi to Reno-Airport-RNO airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno, take the train to Salt Lake City, walk to Salt Lake Central Station, take the train to Provo Central Station, walk to Provo Central Station, take the line 823 bus to 300 S / 600 E, take the bus to Las Vegas, then drive to Mojave Desert.

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