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How to get fromLong Beach to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Fly from Long Beach Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    3h 49m
    $211–651

  2. Drive  464.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Long Beach to Sand Harborcar car 464.6 mi
    8h 54m
    $80–115

  3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $404–866

  4. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $183–482

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Long Beach to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 448.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Long Beach to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 111 bus to Long Beach Airport / Lot A, walk to Long Beach Airport (LGB) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Long Beach to Sand Harbor in around 8h 54m.

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