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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Clemente to South Lake Tahoe by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 16m
    $251–375

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    18h 48m
    $78–148

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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 21m
    $192–419

  4. Drive 485.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to South Lake Tahoecar car 485.2 mi
    8h 58m
    $89–128

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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 58m
    $369–741

  6. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 5m
    $108–430

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

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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 36m
    $558–838

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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 15m
    $315–852

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

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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 22m
    $113–434

  10. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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 28m
    $247–827

San Clemente to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to US 50/ Carson Ave via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 48m.

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