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How to get fromReno to Lake Tahoeby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Reno to Lake Tahoe by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Lakeside Innbus bus Airport
    2. Take the bus from Kingsbury Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centerbus bus 28
    4h 14m
    $34–39

  2. Drive 38 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Sand Harborcar car 38 mi
    56 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reno to Sand Harbortaxi taxi 38 mi
    56 min
    $130–170

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  • Distance: 82.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Sand Harbor Visitors Center via Stateline, NV - Lakeside Inn, Kingsbury Transit Center, and Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center in around 4h 14m.

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