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How to get fromSeattle to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, taxi

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    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
    4h 35m
    $211–546

  2. Drive 738.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Sand Harborcar car 738.5 mi
    13h 55m
    $135–195

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station 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 18m
    $268–426

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    28h 10m
    $433–787

  5. Fly from Paine Field County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PAE - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $298–988

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 615.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, 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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