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How to get fromSan Jose to Topaz Lakeby bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Topaz Lake by bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the taxi from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to Topaz Laketaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $294–344

  2. Drive 213 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Topaz Lakecar car 213 mi
    4h 31m
    $39–57

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395bus bus
    6h 19m
    $259–556

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Topaz Laketaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $255–342

  5. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SJC - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395bus bus
    5h 8m
    $476–638

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: 288.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Topaz Lake. However, you can take the bus to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge then take the taxi to Topaz Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to Topaz Lake in around 4h 31m.

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