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How to get fromPorterville to South Lake Tahoeby bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Porterville to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tipton to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 43m
    $108–149

  2. Drive 285.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porterville to South Lake Tahoecar car 285.7 mi
    6h 43m
    $53–76

  3. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BFL - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 43m
    $231–546

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Tulare Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 35m
    $117–172

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 352.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from Porterville to US 50/ Carson Ave via Tipton, Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 9h 43m.

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