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How to get fromLos Angeles to Tahoe Cityby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tahoe City by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    best
    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 Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    3h 56m
    $528–923

  2. Drive 462.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tahoe Citycar car 462.7 mi
    9h 1m
    $85–122

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    14h 42m
    $200–305

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Tahoe Citycar car
    17h 25m
    $205–416

  5. 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 Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    3h 53m
    $717–1,019

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport, taxi

    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 Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    $271–606

  7. 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 Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $492–1,080

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    22h 30m
    $310–544

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: 455.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Tahoe City. 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 Tahoe City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Reno Amtrak, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the bus to Hwy 28 at Tahoe City WYE.

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