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How to get fromNewport Coast to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Newport Coast to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    2h 35m
    $426–991

  2. Drive 480.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Newport Coast to Sand Harborcar car 480.9 mi
    8h 54m
    $88–127

  3. Taxi to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newport Coast to Long-Beach-Airport-LGBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    $287–621

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Newport Coast to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 460.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Newport Coast to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Newport Coast to Sand Harbor in around 8h 54m.

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