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

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Lake Tahoe by car, train, plane, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive 446.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Riverside to Sand Harborcar car 446.5 mi
    8h 15m
    $82–118

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Riverside - 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 taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    $457–837

  3. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Riverside - 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 taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $646–934

  4. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub 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 taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h
    $404–968

  5. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Riverside - 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 taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $201–520

  6. Shuttle to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $217–554

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can drive from Riverside to Sand Harbor in around 8h 15m.

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