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

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There are 9 ways to get from Mesa to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 36m
    $214–418

  2. Fly Scottsdale Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SCF - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 9m
    $106–420

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Tamien Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    25h 26m
    $238–281

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mesa to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    28h 1m
    $390–760

  5. Drive 757.1 mi

    1. Drive from Mesa to South Lake Tahoecar car 757.1 mi
    13h 14m
    $139–200

  6. Fly Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PHX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 9m
    $156–243

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    26h 28m
    $140–261

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    30h 4m
    $249–510

  9. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    30h 5m
    $136–237

Mesa to South Lake Tahoe by tram, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from University Dr & Mesa Dr to US 50/ Carson Ave via University Dr & Rural Rd, Tempe, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 26h 28m.

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