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

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to South Lake Tahoe by train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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 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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 43m
    $359–713

  2. Drive 436 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to South Lake Tahoecar car 436 mi
    8h 7m
    $80–115

  3. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train 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
    16h 11m
    $104–178

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - 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
    20h 16m
    $182–391

  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
    7h 36m
    $202–772

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

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 23m
    $548–810

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

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 11m
    $306–844

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

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 13m
    $103–396

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

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub 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
    10h 24m
    $238–819

  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
    19h 52m
    $218–258

Riverside to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Riverside to US 50/ Carson Ave via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 16h 11m.

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