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

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There are 6 ways to get from Temecula to Lake Tahoe by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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

    best
    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 18m
    $340–485

  2. Drive  481.2 mi

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

  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 29m
    $462–848

  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 8m
    $651–895

  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
    $231–741

  6. Bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Temecula to Escondidobus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    $218–575

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 592.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Temecula to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to San Diego, walk to UCSD Health La Jolla Station, take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Temecula to Sand Harbor in around 8h 53m.

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