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How to get fromSimi Valley to South Lake Tahoeby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Simi Valley to South Lake Tahoe by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Simi Valley to Golden Valley Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    11h 14m
    $560–597

  2. Drive 437.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Simi Valley to South Lake Tahoecar car 437.8 mi
    8h 8m
    $80–116

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    18h 28m
    $162–348

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 43m
    $542–802

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 52m
    $360–716

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 6m
    $184–677

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 16m
    $142–331

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 22m
    $104–399

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 55m
    $325–882

Simi Valley to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 452.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Simi Valley to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, walk to Main Lodge, take the bus to Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, walk to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, take the bus to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, walk to Douglas County Community/Senior Center, take the line 22 bus to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Avenue and First Street to US 50/ Carson Ave via Metrolink Simi Valley, Simi Valley Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 28m.

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