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

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $208–533

  2. Drive 738.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Sand Harborcar car 738.5 mi
    13h 55m
    $135–195

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    23h 23m
    $254–416

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    28h 10m
    $427–790

  5. Fly from Portland International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 42m
    $308–1,068

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 607.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 560 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, walk 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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