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How to get fromSan Jose to Lake Tahoeby car, train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Lake Tahoe by car, train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Drive 217.4 mi

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    1. Drive from San Jose to Sand Harborcar car 217.4 mi
    4h 39m
    $40–58

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $326–630

  3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    2h 57m
    $492–712

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MRY - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    $393–820

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can drive from San Jose to Sand Harbor in around 4h 39m.

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