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How to get fromLos Altos to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Altos to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    $328–638

  2. Drive 223.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Altos to Sand Harborcar car 223.1 mi
    4h 47m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    10h 5m
    $104–109

  4. Line 40 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    $550–724

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Altos to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h.

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