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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to La Jollaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to La Jolla by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    6h 28m
    $234–340

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    21h 5m
    $88–175

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    24h 2m
    $210–457

  4. Drive 526.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to La Jollacar car 526.8 mi
    9h 43m
    $97–139

  5. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane RNO - CLD
    5h 40m
    $192–485

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    9h
    $97–286

South Lake Tahoe to La Jolla by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Us 50 to Silverado St & Herschel Av via South Lake Tahoe Wye, Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 21h 5m.

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