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How to get fromSeattle to Tahoe Cityby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Tahoe City by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 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 Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    $291–646

  2. Drive 729.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Tahoe Citycar car 729.3 mi
    14h 33m
    $134–193

  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
    23h 12m
    $266–423

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Tahoe Citycar car
    24h
    $294–586

  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 Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    $378–1,088

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    29h 5m
    $398–719

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: 627.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Tahoe City. 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 Tahoe City. 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 bus to Hwy 28 at Tahoe City WYE.

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