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How to get fromPalm Desert to Lake Tahoeby car, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Lake Tahoe by car, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Drive 501.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Sand Harborcar car 501.9 mi
    9h 11m
    $92–133

  2. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $439–1,013

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h 22m
    $468–859

  4. Bus, train to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    $395–574

  5. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    9h 45m
    $212–542

  6. Bus, train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    10h 36m
    $253–619

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can drive from Palm Desert to Sand Harbor in around 9h 11m.

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