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How to get fromPhoenix to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 52m
    $212–416

  2. Bus via Merced

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    19h 12m
    $105–157

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    29h 16m
    $374–749

  4. Drive 741.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoecar car 741.6 mi
    12h 56m
    $136–196

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PHX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 25m
    $154–241

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    21h 47m
    $119–164

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    22h 40m
    $233–277

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Phoenix, AZ to US 50/ Carson Ave via Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 19h 12m.

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