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How to get fromRock Springs to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rock Springs to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane RKS - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 36m
    $159–558

  2. Drive 740.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Springs to South Lake Tahoecar car 740.5 mi
    11h 25m
    $136–196

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Rock Springs Bus Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain train
    3. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    16h 9m
    $222–469

  4. Fly Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane RKS - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 12m
    $141–593

  5. Bus to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rock Springs Bus Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SLC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 30m
    $227–505

  6. Fly Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane RKS - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    14h 51m
    $165–556

Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rock Springs to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 648.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Rock Springs, WY, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rock Springs to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Margaritaville, walk to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rock Springs to South Lake Tahoe via Rock Springs Bus Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Salt Lake City, and Reno in around 16h 9m.

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