Rome2Rio

How to get fromTahoe City to San Diegoby car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

Find Transport to San Diego

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Tahoe City to San Diego by car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Reno-Airport-RNOcar car
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    2h 27m
    $209–313

  2. Drive 558.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tahoe City to San Diegocar car 558.7 mi
    10h 22m
    $102–148

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395car car
    2. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    16h 55m
    $124–214

  4. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Colfax Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    22h 41m
    $238–507

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at US Bank to Reno Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 14m
    $209–350

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tahoe City to San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 540.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Tahoe City, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tahoe City to San Diego. However, you can drive to Reno-Airport-RNO airport then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tahoe City to San Diego via Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 16h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound