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

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

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  1. Drive 204.2 mi

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    1. Drive from San Rafael to Sand Harborcar car 204.2 mi
    3h 46m
    $38–54

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

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    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 5m
    $342–642

  3. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane OAK - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $235–635

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

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway
    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 Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $557–733

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can drive from San Rafael to Sand Harbor in around 3h 46m.

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