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How to get fromSan Francisco to Kings Beachby bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Kings Beach by bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

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

  2. Drive 198.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Kings Beachcar car 198.7 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–53

  3. 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 Kings Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 29m
    $350–662

  4. 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 Kings Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $246–618

  5. 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 Kings Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 26m
    $582–764

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 212.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Kings Beach, 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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