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How to get fromNew York to Tahoe Cityby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Tahoe City by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane JFK - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $414–1,028

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane JFK - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    12h 45m
    $367–1,037

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago 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 15h
    $575–1,009

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 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 20h
    $1,129–2,280

  5. Drive 2,728 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Tahoe Citycar car 2,728 mi
    42h 48m
    $498–720

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGA - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    10h 11m
    $466–1,271

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane EWR - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    10h 4m
    $430–837

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane EWR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    12h 28m
    $373–746

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,470.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Tahoe City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York to Tahoe City. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Tahoe City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago 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 bus to Hwy 28 at Tahoe City WYE.

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