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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 8m
    $205–939

  2. Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane EUG - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 40m
    $93–382

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    18h 6m
    $108–195

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    19h 52m
    $209–428

  5. Drive 586.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to South Lake Tahoecar car 586.3 mi
    11h 19m
    $107–155

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 32m
    $257–814

  7. Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane EUG - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 58m
    $155–337

Oregon to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to US 50/ Carson Ave via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 6m.

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