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How to get fromWhittier to Lake Tahoeby taxi, plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Whittier to Lake Tahoe by taxi, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Whittier 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 taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    3h 1m
    $502–1,081

  2. Drive 453.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whittier to Sand Harborcar car 453.2 mi
    8h 46m
    $83–120

  3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    $442–814

  4. Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rosemead / Whittier to Lakewood / Hardwickbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    $189–505

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whittier to Lake Tahoe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 479.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Whittier to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Whittier to Sand Harbor in around 8h 46m.

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