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How to get fromPortland to Palisades Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Palisades Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), 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 Palisades Tahoetaxi taxi
    4h
    $383–1,203

  2. Drive 553.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Palisades Tahoecar car 553.5 mi
    11h 33m
    $101–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from I St & 9th St to J & 4th Stbus bus 99 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    19h 22m
    $232–309

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Palisades Tahoecar car
    19h 32m
    $236–469

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portland to Palisades Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 500.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Palisades Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Palisades Tahoe via I St & 9th St, J & 4th St, Sacramento - Amtrak, South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoe City Transit Center - Depart, and Olympic Valley Clock Tower in around 19h 22m.

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