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How to get fromRaleigh to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane RDU - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    9h 37m
    $342–1,012

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 21h
    $593–1,094

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    3d
    $1,172–2,353

  4. Drive 2,641.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Sand Harborcar car 2,641.9 mi
    42h 59m
    $483–697

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLT - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    12h 57m
    $422–1,229

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,285.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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