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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santee to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 2m
    $236–366

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound 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
    19h 47m
    $88–195

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 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
    23h 26m
    $212–492

  4. Drive 528.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santee to South Lake Tahoecar car 528.1 mi
    9h 42m
    $97–140

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 25m
    $98–311

  6. Tram, line 41 bus, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Fashion Valley Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    4. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 53m
    $102–431

Santee to South Lake Tahoe by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 19h 47m.

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