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How to get fromSanta Ana to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    4h 44m
    $330–869

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    15h 48m
    $75–140

  3. Bus via Santa Nella Village

    1. Take the bus from ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    15h 6m
    $83–95

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    19h 37m
    $183–400

  5. Drive 464.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoecar car 464.9 mi
    8h 38m
    $85–123

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    5h 58m
    $262–844

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 14m
    $360–722

Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 1St-Main to US 50/ Carson Ave via Bolsa-Magnolia, ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CA, Petro - Santa Nella, Sacramento, CA, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, 8Th St & K St, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 15h 6m.

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