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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tijuana to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 55m
    $237–357

  2. Bus via Stockton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    18h 27m
    $85–142

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    23h 28m
    $215–478

  4. Drive 545.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to South Lake Tahoecar car 545.8 mi
    10h 1m
    $100–144

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 18m
    $99–302

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

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus 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
    9h 40m
    $109–414

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    20h 33m
    $91–183

Tijuana to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to US 50/ Carson Ave via Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal, Cross Border Xpress, Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 27m.

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