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How to get fromPayson to Lake Tahoeby shuttle, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Payson to Lake Tahoe by shuttle, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Payson to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $413–643

  2. Drive 778.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Payson to Sand Harborcar car 778.2 mi
    14h 8m
    $142–206

  3. Shuttle to Scottsdale Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Payson to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SCF - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $329–674

Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Payson to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 721.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Payson, AZ, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Payson to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the shuttle to Sky Harbor International Airport, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Payson to Sand Harbor in around 14h 8m.

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