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

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DCA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 18m
    $351–1,268

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane IAD - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 59m
    $214–789

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    3. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    2d 18h
    $902–2,019

  4. Drive 2,625 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to South Lake Tahoecar car 2,625 mi
    41h 51m
    $480–692

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BWI - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    11h 35m
    $254–1,481

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BWI - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 39m
    $256–1,556

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IAD - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 57m
    $216–864

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3d 1h
    $810–1,810

Washington to South Lake Tahoe by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$810Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,325.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington 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 subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to South Lake Tahoe via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Reno in around 2d 18h.

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