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How to get fromVancouver to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YVR - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $342–1,015

  2. Drive 880.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vancouver to Sand Harborcar car 880.5 mi
    16h 35m
    $202–292

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    27h 8m
    $272–454

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    33h 35m
    $465–904

  5. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BLI - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    9h 59m
    $259–675

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    9h 3m
    $554–1,267

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 736 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Seattle Bus Station, take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Reno Amtrak, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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