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How to get fromPortland to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h
    $275–469

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 25m
    $57–324

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    18h 6m

  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
    19h 52m
    $354–547

  5. Drive  586.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to South Lake Tahoecar car 586.3 mi
    11h 19m
    $101–145

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to US 50/ Carson Ave via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 6m.

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