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

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    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 2m
    $215–989

  2. Drive 586.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to South Lake Tahoecar car 586.3 mi
    11h 19m
    $107–155

  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
    16h 56m

  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
    $210–424

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    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 26m
    $257–814

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portland to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 513.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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 I St & 9th St, J & 4th St, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 16h 56m.

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