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

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

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  1. Taxi, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Murrieta to Carlsbad-Airport-CLDtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 20m
    $244–575

  2. Bus, train via Lodi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus 206
    2. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    19h 32m
    $82–158

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus bus 206
    2. Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    22h 3m
    $182–393

  4. Drive 467.2 mi

    1. Drive from Murrieta to South Lake Tahoecar car 467.2 mi
    8h 41m
    $86–124

Murrieta to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Murrieta to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Carlsbad-Airport-CLD 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 bus from Jefferson + Town Square to US 50/ Carson Ave via Corona Transit Center, Corona - North Main, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 19h 32m.

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