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How to get fromLondon to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from London to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LHR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    18h 21m
    $466–1,580

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LHR - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    20h 39m
    $432–1,222

  3. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LHR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    19h 27m
    $498–1,755

  4. Fly to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane LHR - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    38h 5m
    $477–1,608

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LHR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    22h 35m
    $798–2,719

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$429Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,240.8 mi
  • Duration: 18h 21m

What companies run services between London, England and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from London to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Margaritaville, walk to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal B, take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye, then take the line 50 bus to US 50/ Carson Ave.

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