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How to get fromPoway to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Poway to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $336–475

  2. Drive 522 mi

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    1. Drive from Poway to Sand Harborcar car 522 mi
    9h 34m
    $96–138

  3. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $198–532

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Poway to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 554.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poway to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 944 bus to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, take the line 290 bus to Pacific Hwy & Broadway, walk to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Poway to Sand Harbor in around 9h 34m.

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