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How to get fromTemecula to South Lake Tahoeby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Temecula to South Lake Tahoe by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 28m
    $242–363

  2. Drive 470.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Temecula to South Lake Tahoecar car 470.8 mi
    8h 44m
    $86–125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus
    16h 3m
    $197–232

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    21h 16m
    $189–405

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 40m
    $366–727

  6. Shuttle to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 16m
    $114–423

  7. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 20m
    $555–824

  8. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 10m
    $110–410

  9. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 4m
    $210–786

  10. Shuttle, bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 53m
    $327–873

  11. Bus via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    16h 56m
    $86–163

Temecula to South Lake Tahoe by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Temecula Bus Stop to South Lake Tahoe via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara Station, Tamien Station, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 16h 3m.

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