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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Palisades Tahoe by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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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
    $463–683

  2. Drive  553.5 mi

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

  3. 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
    $192–415

  4. 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 Sharlands Avenue and Avenida de Landa to Railyard Mobility Hubtaxi taxi
    19h 36m
    $234–344

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Palisades Tahoe. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Palisades Tahoe. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Palisades Tahoe via Sacramento and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 19h 32m.

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