Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Mateo to Kings Beachby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

Find Transport to Kings Beach

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from San Mateo to Kings Beach by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, taxi

    best
    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 Kings Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 19m
    $372–685

  2. Drive 215.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Kings Beachcar car 215.4 mi
    3h 52m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    6h 24m
    $105–106

  4. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Mateo 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 Kings Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 58m
    $530–761

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Mateo to Kings Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Kings Beach, CA, USA?

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides