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How to get fromVan Nuys to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Van Nuys to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    5h 43m
    $538–794

  2. Drive 428.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to South Lake Tahoecar car 428.4 mi
    7h 57m
    $79–113

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395 Route North / ...
    12h 48m
    $447–463

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    17h 17m
    $167–354

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 12m
    $350–699

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 6m
    $180–669

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 35m
    $132–344

  8. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    6. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 28m
    $97–396

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 41m
    $319–868

  10. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima 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
    15h 4m
    $182–211

Van Nuys to South Lake Tahoe by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Us 50 via Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 12h 48m.

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