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How to get fromSan Francisco to Lake Tahoe State Parkby bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe State Park by bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    4h 33m
    $204–234

  2. Drive 209.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe State Parkcar car 209.6 mi
    3h 53m
    $39–56

  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 Hwy 28 at Hidden Beach SBtaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    $330–632

  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 Hwy 28 at Hidden Beach SBtaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $196–548

  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 Hwy 28 at Hidden Beach SBtaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $492–714

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 to Lake Tahoe State Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe State Park, NV, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge on demand. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 4h.

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