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How to get fromWinnemucca to South Lake Tahoeby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Winnemucca to South Lake Tahoe by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Winnemucca Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Reno to South Lake Tahoecar car
    4h 31m
    $64–129

  2. Drive 209.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winnemucca to South Lake Tahoecar car 209.2 mi
    3h 36m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winnemucca Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Harvey'sbus bus Airport
    7h 27m
    $89–154

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 232.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Winnemucca to South Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the train to Reno then drive to South Lake Tahoe. Alternatively, you can drive from Winnemucca to South Lake Tahoe in around 3h 36m.

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