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How to get fromSan José to Lake Tahoeby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Lake Tahoe by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJO - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    12h 45m
    $421–1,062

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane XQP - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    14h 32m
    $373–1,079

  3. Drive 3,709.4 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Sand Harborcar car 3,709.4 mi
    3d
    $801–1,157

  4. Bus to Liberia International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LIR - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    15h 42m
    $524–1,440

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,080.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San José to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from San José to Sand Harbor in around 3d.

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