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How to get fromMinneapolis to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 55m
    $174–688

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station 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 bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    47h 40m
    $311–591

  3. Bus, train

    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 Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    2d 9h
    $671–1,208

  4. Drive 1,758.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,758.1 mi
    29h 5m
    $321–464

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 29m
    $176–763

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    2d 12h
    $754–1,730

Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration47h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,468.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Us 50 via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 47h 40m.

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