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How to get fromSan Diego to Tahoe Cityby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Tahoe City 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 Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    2h 36m
    $417–559

  2. Drive 557.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Tahoe Citycar car 557.7 mi
    10h 24m
    $102–147

  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 Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    19h 59m
    $218–339

  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 Tahoe Citycar car
    21h 21m
    $237–505

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: 538.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Tahoe City. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) then take the taxi to Tahoe City. 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, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the bus to Hwy 28 at Tahoe City WYE.

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