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How to get fromSherman Oaks to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or tram

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

    best
    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
    6h 42m
    $351–701

  2. Drive 430.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to South Lake Tahoecar car 430.5 mi
    7h 59m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395 Route North / ...
    12h 36m
    $447–463

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    18h 37m
    $164–359

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 3m
    $540–797

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 5m
    $133–346

  7. Line 240 bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Ventura to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    6. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 29m
    $97–396

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 26m
    $182–672

  9. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    15h 21m
    $182–211

Sherman Oaks to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ventura / Van Nuys to Us 50 via Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 12h 36m.

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