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How to get fromPhoenix to Tahoe Cityby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Tahoe City by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $380–730

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the bus from J St & 11th St to Colfax Depotbus bus 60
    3. Drive from Colfax Depot to Tahoe Citycar car
    21h 24m
    $128–172

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    19h 6m
    $242–317

  4. Taxi, train, drive

    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 train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Tahoe Citycar car
    28h 56m
    $325–699

  5. Drive  741.5 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Tahoe Citycar car 741.5 mi
    13h 51m
    $136–196

  6. Bus, taxi via Merced

    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 Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    20h 49m
    $239–324

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    24h 57m
    $256–385

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Tahoe City. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Tahoe City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Stockton, take the taxi to Stockton, take the bus to Sacramento, walk to Sacramento - Amtrak, take the bus to South Lake Tahoe Wye, then take the taxi to Tahoe City.

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