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How to get fromLake Tahoe to San Diegoby taxi, plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to San Diego 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
    2h 25m
    $331–455

  2. Drive 540.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to San Diegocar car 540.2 mi
    9h 50m
    $99–143

  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 Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    27h 3m
    $377–707

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 525.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to San Diego. However, you can take the taxi to Reno-Airport-RNO airport then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). 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, then take the train to San Diego.

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