Rome2Rio

How to get fromWalnut to South Lake Tahoeby taxi, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

Find Transport to South Lake Tahoe

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Walnut to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    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
    5h 10m
    $403–956

  2. Bus via Sacramento

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    16h 43m
    $72–142

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    19h 45m
    $211–425

  4. Drive 446.1 mi

    1. Drive from Walnut to South Lake Tahoecar car 446.1 mi
    8h 23m
    $82–118

  5. Taxi to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Walnut to Long-Beach-Airport-LGBtaxi taxi
    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
    5h 2m
    $190–497

  6. Taxi to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Walnut to Long-Beach-Airport-LGBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    6h 25m
    $166–502

  7. Line 194 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 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
    7h 37m
    $352–706

  8. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    8h 18m
    $198–768

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona 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
    18h 48m
    $218–266

Walnut to South Lake Tahoe by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Walnut to South Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 501 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to US 50/ Carson Ave via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 16h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound