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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay to Lake Tahoeby unknown, plane, taxi, ferry, bus, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco Bay to Lake Tahoe by unknown, plane, taxi, ferry, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Travel to San Francisco International Airport, fly, taxi

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to San-Francisco-Airport-SFOunknown unknown
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    2h 19m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    4. Walk from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to Lake Tahoeunknown unknown
    6h 37m

  3. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Walk from Colfax Amtrak Station to Lake Tahoeunknown unknown
    7h 34m

  4. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    5. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 50m

  5. Travel to Oakland International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Oakland-Airport-OAKunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 38m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco Bay to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay to Lake Tahoe. However, you can travel to San-Francisco-Airport-SFO airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay to Lake Tahoe via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Market St & Church St, Church St & Market St, 16th St& Rhode Island St, San Francisco - 16th St, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 6h 37m.

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