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How to get fromTehachapi to Lake Tahoeby car, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Tehachapi to Lake Tahoe by car, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive 372 mi

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    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Sand Harborcar car 372 mi
    6h 58m
    $68–99

  2. Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h

  3. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    8h 32m

  4. Bus, train to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    10h 2m

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can drive from Tehachapi to Sand Harbor in around 6h 58m.

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