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How to get fromPalo Alto to Lake Tahoeby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Lake Tahoe by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    3h 44m
    $324–628

  2. Drive 221.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Sand Harborcar car 221.4 mi
    4h 51m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    8h 57m
    $103–105

  4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $498–719

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 5h.

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