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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palmdale to South Lake Tahoe by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395 Route South / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395 Route North / ...
    11h 43m
    $73–114

  2. Drive 382.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to South Lake Tahoecar car 382.3 mi
    7h 9m
    $70–101

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    20h 48m
    $183–392

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 43m
    $543–802

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

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station 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 15m
    $360–714

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 6m
    $185–677

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 45m
    $104–397

Palmdale to South Lake Tahoe by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Us 50 via Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 11h 43m.

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