There are 4 ways to get from Reno to Tahoe National Forest by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi via Truckee
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
- Take the taxi from Truckee to Tahoe National Foresttaxi
2h 1m$165–209Drive 50.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Tahoe National Forestcar 50.3 mi
2h 14m$10–14Train, taxi
- Take the train from Reno to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the taxi from Truckee Amtrak Station to Tahoe National Foresttaxi
2h 30m$171–223Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Hwy 70 & 395 to 7386 Hwy. 89bus East County
- Take the taxi from 7386 Hwy. 89 to Tahoe National Foresttaxi
4h 39m$187–232
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Tahoe National Forest is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Tahoe National Forest is to bus and taxi via Truckee which takes 2h 1m and costs $160 - $210.
The distance between Reno and Tahoe National Forest is 68 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Tahoe National Forest without a car is to bus and taxi via Truckee which takes 2h 1m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Reno to Tahoe National Forest, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Tahoe National Forest is 51 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Reno to Tahoe National Forest.
There are nine+ hotels available in Tahoe National Forest.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Tahoe National Forest, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reno to Tahoe National Forest. However, you can take the bus to Truckee then take the taxi to Tahoe National Forest. Alternatively, you can take the train to Truckee Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Tahoe National Forest.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530 283 2538
- [email protected]
- Website
- plumastransit.com
Bus from Hwy 70 & 395 to 7386 Hwy. 89
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.plumastransit.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- $160–220
High Sierra Taxi
- Phone
- +1 530-412-1927
- Website
- highsierrataxi.net
High Sierra Taxi
- Phone
- +1 530-412-1927
- Website
- highsierrataxi.net
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