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How to get fromLubbock to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LBB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 6m
    $150–548

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LBB - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 34m
    $142–583

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    37h 5m
    $260–482

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    41h 49m
    $482–954

  5. Drive 1,322 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,322 mi
    22h 27m
    $242–349

  6. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    45h 11m
    $510–1,097

Lubbock to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration37h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,137.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Us 50 via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 37h 5m.

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