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How to get fromManhattan to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane JFK - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 45m
    $236–804

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    15h
    $228–905

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    4. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    2d 19h
    $960–2,182

  4. Drive 2,730.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,730.3 mi
    43h 9m
    $499–720

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 52m
    $285–1,043

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane EWR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    12h 5m
    $252–613

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane EWR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 3m
    $244–588

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane JFK - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 19m
    $238–879

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane EWR - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    15h 22m
    $253–841

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,479.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Margaritaville, walk to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can take a train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Lake Tahoe via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Reno in around 2d 19h.

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