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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSY - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $322–962

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station 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
    2d 3h
    $491–871

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 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 19h
    $1,069–2,266

  4. Drive 2,143.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Sand Harborcar car 2,143.1 mi
    36h 6m
    $392–565

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,839.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dallas Bus Station, 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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