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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, 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 46m
    $282–912

  2. Fly from Rochester, taxi

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane RST - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    $261–797

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    43h 53m
    $444–678

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 8h
    $1,544–2,406

  5. Drive  1,745.8 mi

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

  6. Fly from Duluth International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DLH - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $261–812

  7. Bus, taxi via Billings

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    47h 58m
    $591–825

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,447.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Minnesota 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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