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How to get fromVermont to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vermont to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BTV - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 42m
    $287–1,013

  2. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Brattleboro Station to Windsor Lockstrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BDL - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    13h 54m
    $257–888

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    4. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    2d 20h
    $958–2,165

  4. Drive 2,836.4 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,836.4 mi
    46h 9m
    $518–748

  5. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Mountain Community Bus Terminal to Albany International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ALB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    13h 2m
    $331–1,247

  6. Fly Burlington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BTV - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    12h 18m
    $297–1,123

  7. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Mountain Community Bus Terminal to Albany International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ALB - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    14h 25m
    $353–1,322

Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,444.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Vermont to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Margaritaville, walk to Stateline Transit Center, then take the line 50 bus to Us 50. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington to South Lake Tahoe via Schenectady, Chicago Union Station, and Reno in around 2d 20h.

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