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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ontario to South Lake Tahoe by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    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
    5h 19m
    $412–966

  2. Drive 432.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Ontario to South Lake Tahoecar car 432.3 mi
    8h 4m
    $79–114

  3. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    15h 46m
    $97–167

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    21h 33m
    $176–388

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    5h 45m
    $196–763

  6. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 32m
    $344–941

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    8h 30m
    $359–713

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona 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
    18h 36m
    $218–262

Ontario to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to US 50/ Carson Ave via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 15h 46m.

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