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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seal Beach 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

    best
    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 58m
    $372–918

  2. Bus via Sacramento

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station 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
    16h 53m
    $72–137

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    15h 14m
    $183–207

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    20h 22m
    $175–370

  5. Drive 457.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seal Beach to South Lake Tahoecar car 457.8 mi
    8h 49m
    $84–121

  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
    6h 11m
    $304–893

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 49m
    $90–389

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 33m
    $346–693

Seal Beach to South Lake Tahoe by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Alamitos Bay Landing SW to South Lake Tahoe via Wardlow Station Bay 3, Wardlow Station, Chinatown Station, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara Station, Tamien Station, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 15h 14m.

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