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How to get fromYakima to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Yakima to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Yakima Air Terminal Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YKM - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 51m
    $183–837

  2. Drive 662.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yakima to South Lake Tahoecar car 662.9 mi
    13h 5m
    $121–175

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yakima to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    26h 12m
    $140–274

  4. Bus, train via Tri-Cities

    1. Take the bus from Yakima to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    28h 29m
    $285–611

  5. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Yakima Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SEA - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 24m
    $156–499

  6. Fly Yakima Air Terminal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YKM - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 22m
    $175–862

  7. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Yakima Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 46m
    $163–484

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Transit Center to Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple Stbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    29h
    $248–504

Yakima to South Lake Tahoe by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Yakima to US 50/ Carson Ave via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, 8th & K Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 26h 12m.

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