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

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, car, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

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    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
    3h 46m
    $448–823

  2. Drive 444.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sand Harborcar car 444.3 mi
    8h 28m
    $82–118

  3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    3h 43m
    $637–919

  4. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $191–506

  5. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $412–980

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Sand Harbor in around 8h 28m.

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