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

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There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Tucson to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane TUS - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 31m
    $117–496

  2. Fly Tucson to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane TUS - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 19m
    $104–561

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    23h 27m
    $141–258

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station 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
    29h 4m
    $332–705

  5. Drive 856.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to South Lake Tahoecar car 856.9 mi
    14h 47m
    $157–226

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

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 47m
    $267–502

  7. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PHX - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 20m
    $209–327

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    27h 32m
    $245–304

Tucson to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration29h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Tucson to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 23h 27m.

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