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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    2h 21m
    $306–1,055

  2. Drive 573.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Sand Harborcar car 573.7 mi
    11h 9m
    $105–152

  3. Bus, taxi via Klamath Falls

    1. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Hawthorne Station, Bendbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Renobus bus
    5. Take the taxi from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    18h
    $231–311

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    25h 32m
    $209–435

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    19h 23m
    $227–369

Portland Airport (PDX) to Lake Tahoe by tram, foot, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland Airport (PDX) to Lake Tahoe. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hawthorne Station, Bend, take the bus to Klamath Falls Amtrak Station, walk to Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station, take the bus to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave, take the bus to Amtrak Reno, walk to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay K 4SS, take the bus to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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