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How to get fromSan Diego to Lake Almanorby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Almanor by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Riverside Drive to Hamilton Branchbus bus
    6h 39m
    $243–347

  2. Drive 662.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Lake Almanorcar car 662.6 mi
    11h 30m
    $121–175

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Chico Amtrak to Lake Almanorcar car
    21h 21m
    $254–524

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Riverside Drive to Hamilton Branchbus bus
    22h 21m
    $135–237

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Chico Amtrak to Lake Almanorcar car
    6h 42m
    $137–346

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lake Almanor, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Lake Almanor via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Amtrak Reno, Riverside Drive, and Hamilton Branch in around 22h 21m.

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