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How to get fromMojave Desert to South Lake Tahoeby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Mojave Desert to South Lake Tahoe by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAS - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 2m
    $185–475

  2. Drive 485.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to South Lake Tahoecar car 485.4 mi
    9h 16m
    $89–128

  3. Drive, bus via Bishop

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to South Strip Transit Terminalcar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    17h 30m
    $145–228

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallcar car
    2. Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    28h 4m
    $262–506

  5. Drive, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAS - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 30m
    $157–350

  6. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    21h 10m
    $147–243

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mojave Desert to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 476.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Mojave Desert to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can drive to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) 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 Mojave Desert to Us 50 via South Strip Transit Terminal, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 17h 30m.

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