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

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There are 7 ways to get from Omaha to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Omaha to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OMA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 10m
    $173–687

  2. Fly Omaha to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane OMA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 38m
    $165–762

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    36h 25m
    $322–497

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain train
    3. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    38h 6m
    $519–944

  5. Drive 1,490.8 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,490.8 mi
    22h 36m
    $273–393

  6. Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LNK - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 51m
    $257–904

  7. Fly Omaha to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane OMA - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    11h 39m
    $174–665

Omaha to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,321.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Us 50 via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 36h 25m.

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