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How to get fromSan Francisco to Carnelian Bayby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Carnelian Bay by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    5h 58m
    $95

  2. Drive 200.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Carnelian Baycar car 200.4 mi
    3h 41m
    $37–53

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Carnelian Baycar car
    6h 4m
    $57–109

  4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, taxi

    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 Carnelian Baytaxi taxi
    3h 36m
    $370–682

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Carnelian Baytaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $261–628

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Carnelian Baytaxi taxi
    4h 33m
    $552–784

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

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  • Distance: 219.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Carnelian Bay, 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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