There are 7 ways to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane RDD - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus
6h 20m$89–370Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
9h 35m$32–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
9h 30m$54–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Redding-RDD to South Lake Tahoe238.4 mi
4h 50mDrive 238.4 mi
- Drive from Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoecar 238.4 mi
4h 50m$44–63Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane RDD - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
7h 32m$58–355Bus via Chico
- Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
9h 58m$38–60
Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Redding Regional Airport and arriving at US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Redding Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento - Amtrak and South Y Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Redding Airport (RDD) and South Lake Tahoe is 210 miles. The road distance is 239.8 miles.
The best way to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.
Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.
Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Redding Airport (RDD) to South Lake Tahoe.
There are 1088+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe.
What companies run services between Redding Airport (RDD), USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Redding Regional Airport to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Downtown Passenger Terminal Gate 5, Redding Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-898-2463
- Website
- southtahoeairporter.com
Bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritaville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $31–33
- Schedules at
- southtahoeairporter.com
- Adult
- $31–33
- Local
- $29
- Child (4-12)
- $20
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-241-2877
- Website
- rabaride.com
Bus from Redding Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.rabaride.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Redding-RDD to South Lake Tahoe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Redding Airport (RDD) and South Lake Tahoe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








