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How to get fromNewport Beach to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Newport Beach to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County 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
    7h 23m
    $306–840

  2. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 12m
    $65–377

  3. Bus via Sacramento

    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
    18h 17m
    $78–148

  4. 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
    19h 53m
    $228–444

  5. Drive 472.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newport Beach to South Lake Tahoecar car 472.6 mi
    8h 47m
    $87–125

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 49m
    $93–392

  7. Line 1 bus, line 577 bus, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 10m
    $347–694

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County 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
    8h 36m
    $238–815

  9. Line 47 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Placentia-Flagship to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 5m
    $547–809

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    20h 36m
    $188–218

Newport Beach to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Placentia-17Th to US 50/ Carson Ave via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 17m.

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