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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Lake Tahoe by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane STL - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    10h 2m
    $366–794

  2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SPI - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    10h 19m
    $294–877

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    43h 13m
    $478–696

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Renotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    47h 18m

  5. Drive  1,854.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Sand Harborcar car 1,854.1 mi
    28h 45m
    $339–489

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DEC - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    13h 11m
    $300–886

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PIA - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    10h 19m

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    10h 43m
    $357–874

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,717 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, 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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