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How to get fromSan Diego to Pyramid Lakeby plane, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Pyramid Lake by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Walk from Reno-Airport-RNO to Pyramid Lakeunknown unknown
    2h 50m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    4. Walk from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Pyramid Lakeunknown unknown
    17h 9m

  3. Train, travel (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 Renotrain train
    4. Walk from Reno to Pyramid Lakeunknown unknown
    25h 11m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Walk from Donatello Drive at Desert Skies Middle School to Pyramid Lakeunknown unknown
    19h 18m

  5. Bus, travel via Sacramento (Greyhound)

    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. Walk from Donatello Drive at Desert Skies Middle School to Pyramid Lakeunknown unknown
    19h 35m

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Pyramid Lake. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) then travel to Pyramid Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Pyramid Lake via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, and Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 in around 17h 9m.

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