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How to get fromSt. Louis to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 3m
    $204–788

  2. Bus

    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 bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus bus 395
    43h 20m
    $304–564

  3. Train, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    2d 4h
    $701–1,559

  4. Drive 1,875.4 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to South Lake Tahoecar car 1,875.4 mi
    29h 10m
    $343–495

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 56m
    $206–914

  6. Fly to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane STL - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus
    13h 12m
    $206–816

St. Louis to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration43h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,642.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Us 50 via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 43h 20m.

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