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How to get fromMalibu to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), taxi, train, car, tram, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Malibu to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), taxi, train, car, tram, or subway

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 15m
    $345–691

  2. Bus via Sacramento

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    17h
    $67–138

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Simi Valley Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    17h 27m
    $276–482

  4. Drive 449.1 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to South Lake Tahoecar car 449.1 mi
    8h 29m
    $82–119

  5. Line 134 bus, tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 14m
    $538–792

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 38m
    $127–336

  7. Line 134 bus, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    6. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 9m
    $95–394

  8. Line 134 bus, tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to 5th / Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 37m
    $180–667

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    19h 22m
    $188–218

Malibu to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 477.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to US 50/ Carson Ave via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 17h.

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