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How to get fromScottsdale to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Scottsdale to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 50m
    $216–510

  2. Fly Scottsdale Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SCF - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 54m
    $104–428

  3. Bus via Modesto

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Modestobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    21h 7m
    $108–165

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Scottsdale to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    28h 2m
    $386–748

  5. Drive 753.7 mi

    1. Drive from Scottsdale to South Lake Tahoecar car 753.7 mi
    13h 11m
    $138–199

  6. Fly Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PHX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 23m
    $158–245

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    23h 47m
    $126–177

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    24h 40m
    $232–286

Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from McDowell Rd & 87th St to US 50/ Carson Ave via Phoenix, AZ, Modesto, McHenry Ave & Fairmont Ave, Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Modesto Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 21h 7m.

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