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How to get fromSylmar to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car, tram, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Sylmar to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, tram, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 20m
    $540–797

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 26m
    $71–108

  3. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    13h 8m
    $77–118

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    18h 52m
    $174–370

  5. Drive 420.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sylmar to South Lake Tahoecar car 420.3 mi
    7h 50m
    $77–111

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 52m
    $356–709

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 43m
    $182–672

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 16m
    $138–324

  9. Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 22m
    $100–392

  10. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395 Route North / ...
    13h 30m
    $447–463

Sylmar to South Lake Tahoe by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Sylmar Station to Us 50 via Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 13h 30m.

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