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

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There are 10 ways to get from Redlands to South Lake Tahoe by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 15m
    $364–722

  2. Drive 432.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Redlands to South Lake Tahoecar car 432.7 mi
    8h 3m
    $79–115

  3. Bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    17h 13m
    $80–153

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    21h 48m
    $187–400

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 6m
    $208–782

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 28m
    $313–854

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 54m
    $553–819

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 45m
    $108–405

  9. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 42m
    $245–829

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    18h 40m
    $217–256

Redlands to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Redlands Boulevard @ Orange to US 50/ Carson Ave via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 17h 13m.

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