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How to get fromPismo Beach to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 34m
    $353–673

  2. Drive 374 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to South Lake Tahoecar car 374 mi
    7h 9m
    $69–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    12h 41m
    $196–235

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    14h 55m
    $105–231

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to South Lake Tahoe via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 12h 41m.

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