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How to get fromTemecula to Lake Tahoeby car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Temecula to Lake Tahoe by car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive  481.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Temecula to Sand Harborcar car 481.2 mi
    8h 53m
    $88–127

  2. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 23m
    $380–485

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

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $434–897

  4. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $643–894

  5. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    $223–650

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

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can drive from Temecula to Sand Harbor in around 8h 53m.

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