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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Pepper Tree Innbus bus
    5h 29m
    $472–1,102

  2. Drive  729.3 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Klamath Fallstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Mother Natures Innbus bus
    22h 15m
    $275–452

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Mother Natures Innbus bus
    24h 22m
    $242–379

  5. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PAE - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Pepper Tree Innbus bus
    8h 16m
    $267–927

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    $211–552

Seattle to Tahoe City by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mother Natures Inn via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Reno - Tahoe International Airport, and Reno Tahoe International Airport in around 24h 22m.

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