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How to get fromOrlando to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Orlando to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MCO - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 12m
    $194–528

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3d 8h
    $868–1,941

  3. Drive 2,727.7 mi

    1. Drive from Orlando to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,727.7 mi
    45h 22m
    $498–720

  4. Fly Orlando to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCO - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 20m
    $206–483

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

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane TPA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    13h 32m
    $237–863

  6. Fly Orlando to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane MCO - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    14h 56m
    $195–536

  7. Fly Orlando to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCO - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 31m
    $290–930

  8. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    3. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    3d 14h
    $1,204–2,637

Orlando to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$868Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,387.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Orlando to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 42 bus to Orlando International Airport, walk to Orlando (MCO) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Margaritaville, walk to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to US 50/ Carson Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Train Station, Chicago Union Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 3d 8h.

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