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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MIA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 37m
    $212–786

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MIA - 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
    14h 37m
    $208–468

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3d 13h
    $904–2,009

  4. Drive 2,951.3 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,951.3 mi
    2d 1h
    $539–778

  5. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane FLL - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    12h 16m
    $225–841

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MIA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 10m
    $214–861

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane FLL - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    13h 34m
    $227–916

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FLL - 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 6m
    $291–1,033

  9. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    3. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    3d 22h
    $1,316–2,860

Miami to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$904Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,520.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Miami to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) 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 bus from Miami Airport Station to US 50/ Carson Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Train Station, Chicago Union Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 3d 13h.

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