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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Lake Tahoeby car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Tahoe by car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Drive 474.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Sand Harborcar car 474.1 mi
    9h 21m
    $87–125

  2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBA - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $170–412

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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 taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $481–890

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    $664–974

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

You can drive from Santa Barbara to Sand Harbor in around 9h 21m.

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