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How to get fromSan Rafael to Palisades Tahoeby train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Palisades Tahoe by train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Palisades Tahoecar car
    5h 51m
    $49–103

  2. Drive  191.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Palisades Tahoecar car 191.8 mi
    3h 27m
    $35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus Northstar
    7h 24m
    $169–183

  4. 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 Palisades Tahoetaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $442–752

  5. 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 Palisades Tahoetaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    $290–685

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Palisades Tahoe, 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.

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