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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    $206–523

  2. Drive 725.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Sand Harborcar car 725.7 mi
    13h 42m
    $133–192

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    22h 8m
    $254–406

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    29h 3m
    $410–806

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Lake Tahoe. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Reno Amtrak, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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