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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vista to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    7h 23m
    $96–398

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    18h 48m
    $80–158

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    22h 5m
    $202–444

  4. Drive 495.1 mi

    1. Drive from Vista to South Lake Tahoecar car 495.1 mi
    9h 11m
    $91–131

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 8m
    $246–368

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

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 35m
    $390–778

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 31m
    $108–312

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

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    11h 8m
    $318–859

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 7m
    $122–448

Vista to South Lake Tahoe by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vista to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 533.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to US 50/ Carson Ave via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, 8th & K Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 18h 48m.

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