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How to get fromSpokane to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GEG - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 1m
    $114–441

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GEG - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 34m
    $76–406

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    28h 22m
    $323–684

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    28h 56m
    $180–321

  5. Drive 810.9 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to South Lake Tahoecar car 810.9 mi
    14h 50m
    $148–214

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    32h 46m
    $313–689

Spokane to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Spokane Station to US 50/ Carson Ave via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 28h 56m.

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