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How to get fromMenlo Park to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Menlo Park to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    $323–627

  2. Drive 221.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Menlo Park to Sand Harborcar car 221.9 mi
    4h 52m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    9h 3m
    $103–105

  4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    3h 40m
    $498–719

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Menlo Park to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h.

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