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How to get fromSan Diego to Palisades Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Palisades Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Palisades Tahoetaxi taxi
    2h 35m
    $407–549

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Safeway Plazabus bus 25
    3. Drive from Safeway Plaza to Palisades Tahoecar car
    20h 52m
    $99–181

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Sharlands Avenue and Avenida de Landa to Railyard Mobility Hubtaxi taxi
    20h 38m
    $220–354

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Palisades Tahoecar car
    21h 20m
    $236–494

  5. Drive 564.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Palisades Tahoecar car 564.8 mi
    10h 40m
    $104–149

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Palisades Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Palisades Tahoe. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) then take the taxi to Palisades Tahoe. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Reno Amtrak, walk to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay F 4SS, take the line 4 bus to Sharlands Avenue and Avenida de Landa, take the taxi to Railyard Mobility Hub, take the bus to Village at Palisades Tahoe - East, then walk to Palisades Tahoe.

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