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How to get fromSix Flags Magic Mountain to South Lake Tahoeby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Six Flags Magic Mountain to South Lake Tahoe by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    best
    1. Take the bus from Golden Valley 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 / ...
    10h 57m
    $476–497

  2. Drive 412.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Six Flags Magic Mountain to South Lake Tahoecar car 412.3 mi
    8h
    $76–109

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Six Flags Magic Mountain to Simi Valley Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    17h 18m
    $261–476

  4. 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
    6h 52m
    $558–820

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 18m
    $97–165

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita 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
    7h 25m
    $375–732

  7. 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 15m
    $200–695

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita 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
    8h 48m
    $157–377

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita 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
    8h 55m
    $119–425

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Six Flags Magic Mountain to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 435.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Six Flags Magic Mountain, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Six Flags Magic Mountain to Us 50 via Golden Valley 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 10h 57m.

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