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How to get fromMinneapolis to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSP - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $272–812

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    43h 43m
    $421–747

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    4. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain train
    5. Take the taxi from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 1h
    $744–1,239

  4. Drive 1,745.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Sand Harborcar car 1,745.8 mi
    28h 46m
    $319–461

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,447.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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