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

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There are 9 ways to get from Northridge to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 52m
    $539–795

  2. Bus via Sacramento

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacoima - Margot Hair Styling to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 46m
    $71–108

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    18h 8m
    $166–354

  4. Drive 425.6 mi

    1. Drive from Northridge to South Lake Tahoecar car 425.6 mi
    7h 58m
    $78–113

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 1m
    $357–709

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 15m
    $181–670

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 25m
    $139–354

  8. Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 31m
    $101–402

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    16h 14m
    $183–212

Northridge to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Nordhoff / Reseda to US 50/ Carson Ave via Osborne / Laurel Canyon, Pacoima - Margot Hair Styling, Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 14h 46m.

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