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

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There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORF - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 29m
    $257–866

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    4. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    2d 23h
    $967–2,171

  3. Drive 2,777.7 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,777.7 mi
    44h 29m
    $507–733

  4. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORF - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 2m
    $259–941

  5. Fly to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane ORF - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    13h 48m
    $258–894

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3d 14h
    $929–2,035

Norfolk to South Lake Tahoe by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$929Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,414.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Norfolk to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 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 train from Norfolk to South Lake Tahoe via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Reno in around 2d 23h.

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