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

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 46m
    $244–361

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center 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
    16h 58m
    $83–155

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    20h 44m
    $199–433

  4. Drive 500.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to South Lake Tahoecar car 500.2 mi
    9h 17m
    $92–132

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

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 2m
    $390–771

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 52m
    $96–398

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 9m
    $106–306

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 26m
    $318–855

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 45m
    $120–438

Oceanside to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 16h 58m.

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