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How to get fromSan Francisco to Tahoe National Forestby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Tahoe National Forest by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    2. Take the taxi from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to Tahoe National Foresttaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $275–325

  2. Drive 198.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Tahoe National Forestcar car 198.3 mi
    5h 8m
    $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 Tahoe National Forestcar car
    7h 32m
    $56–108

  4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    2. Drive from Reno-Airport-RNO to Tahoe National Forestcar car
    5h
    $219–496

  5. Bus, taxi via Truckee

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Truckeebus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the taxi from Truckee to Tahoe National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $189–255

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Truckee Amtrak Station to Tahoe National Foresttaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    $225–336

  7. Fly from Oakland International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    2. Drive from Reno-Airport-RNO to Tahoe National Forestcar car
    7h 38m
    $85–412

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, drive

    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. Drive from Reno-Airport-RNO to Tahoe National Forestcar car
    5h 57m
    $381–578

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 Tahoe National Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Tahoe National Forest, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Tahoe National Forest. However, you can take the bus to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar then take the taxi to Tahoe National Forest. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Tahoe National Forest via Richmond, Richmond, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 7h 32m.

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