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

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

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  1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $638–922

  2. Drive 422.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Sand Harborcar car 422.2 mi
    8h 8m
    $78–112

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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
    4h 56m
    $455–834

  4. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    $199–517

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Clarita to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 435.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Clarita to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the train to Burbank - Downtown, walk to Burbank Station, take the line 165 bus to Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Clarita to Sand Harbor in around 8h 8m.

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