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How to get fromManhattan Beach to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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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
    6h 8m
    $344–690

  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
    15h 33m
    $72–138

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    19h 40m
    $176–383

  4. Drive 450.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to South Lake Tahoecar car 450.4 mi
    8h 24m
    $83–119

  5. 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
    7h 31m
    $126–305

  6. Line 438 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 57m
    $541–800

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 46m
    $94–384

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    18h 19m
    $182–217

Manhattan Beach to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to US 50/ Carson Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 15h 33m.

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