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How to get fromMission Viejo to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    4h 52m
    $346–888

  2. Bus via Sacramento

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    17h 10m
    $76–146

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    20h 56m
    $184–392

  4. Drive 471.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mission Viejo to South Lake Tahoecar car 471.2 mi
    8h 43m
    $86–125

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 5m
    $278–863

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    20h 21m
    $188–218

Mission Viejo to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to US 50/ Carson Ave via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 17h 10m.

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