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How to get fromSpokane to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Spokane to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GEG - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $222–595

  2. Drive 798.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Spokane to Sand Harborcar car 798.7 mi
    14h 31m
    $146–211

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    27h 48m
    $355–549

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    32h 11m
    $489–917

Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Spokane to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Spokane International Airport Concourse C, walk to Spokane International Airport (GEG) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Reno Amtrak, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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