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

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Lake Tahoe by car, train, plane, or taxi

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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 37m
    $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 16m
    $646–884

  4. 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
    $226–730

  5. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    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
    8h 53m
    $412–975

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest 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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