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How to get fromLas Vegas to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Las Vegas to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAS - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 31m
    $176–460

  2. Drive 432.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Las Vegas to South Lake Tahoecar car 432.5 mi
    8h 1m
    $79–114

  3. Bus via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    15h 53m
    $135–202

  4. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAS - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 59m
    $148–335

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    18h 2m
    $135–223

Las Vegas to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Us 50 via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 15h 53m.

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