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How to get fromUniversal City to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Universal City to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $632–912

  2. Drive 443.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Universal City to Sand Harborcar car 443.2 mi
    8h 10m
    $81–117

  3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 33m
    $449–825

  4. Fly from Long Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $193–508

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Universal City to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 222 bus to Burbank Airport Ritc, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Universal City to Sand Harbor in around 8h 10m.

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