Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to South Lake Tahoe

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DTW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 1m
    $234–838

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - 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 4m
    $170–630

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit 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
    2d 5h
    $801–1,701

  4. Drive 2,218.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,218.2 mi
    34h 34m
    $405–585

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GRR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 40m
    $236–890

  6. Fly Detroit to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DTW - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 12m
    $236–963

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    13h 8m
    $274–910

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    13h 40m
    $231–757

Detroit (DTW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Michigan to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,971.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Michigan to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) 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 vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to South Lake Tahoe via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Reno in around 2d 5h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides