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How to get fromSt. Louis to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane STL - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $312–712

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    40h 33m
    $457–671

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Renotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 1h

  4. Drive  1,863.1 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Sand Harborcar car 1,863.1 mi
    28h 51m
    $340–492

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,621.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Lake Tahoe. However, you can 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 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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