Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Riverside

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Riverside by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus, bus

    best
    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 bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus
    6h 8m
    $192–494

  2. Drive 446.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Riversidecar car 446.8 mi
    8h 15m
    $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
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    25h 45m
    $357–626

  4. Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    5h 53m
    $458–832

  5. Taxi, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 23m
    $647–929

  6. Taxi, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno-Airport-RNOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RNO - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 59m
    $416–983

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Tahoe to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 491.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Riverside. However, you can take the taxi to Reno-Airport-RNO airport, fly to Long Beach Airport (LGB), walk to Long Beach Airport / Lot A, take the line 104 bus to Norwalk & 226th SE, take the line 42 bus to Tustin-East Village Way, take the bus to Galleria @ Tyler EB, then take the line 1 bus to Magnolia + Madison. Alternatively, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno, take the train to Sacramento, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides