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

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

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  1. Drive, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Reno-Airport-RNOcar car
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2h 43m
    $218–495

  2. Drive 198.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tahoe City to San Franciscocar car 198.9 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Northstar
    6h 1m
    $95

  4. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Colfax Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    6h 6m
    $56–109

  5. Drive, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Drive from Tahoe City to Reno-Airport-RNOcar car
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    5h 10m
    $84–401

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

Tahoe Ski Trips operates a bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th St on demand. Tickets cost $95 and the journey takes 4h.

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