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How to get fromSan Francisco International Airport to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco International Airport to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    2h 13m
    $319–603

  2. Drive 219 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco International Airport to Sand Harborcar car 219 mi
    4h 2m
    $40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    8h 55m
    $101–103

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco International Airport to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h.

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