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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SYD - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    16h 22m
    $610–1,800

  2. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SYD - SJC
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus bus
    25h 46m
    $591–1,768

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,648.1 mi
  • Duration: 16h 22m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Tahoe. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Metro Station, walk to Metro/Airport Station, take the vehicle to Tamien Station, walk to San Jose Park and Ride, take the bus to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, take the bus to Hwy 28 at Crystal Bay Club, take the bus to Hwy 28 at US Bank, walk to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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