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How to get fromYuma to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Yuma to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Yuma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YUM - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 25m
    $113–448

  2. Fly Yuma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YUM - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    9h 39m
    $95–483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    21h
    $114–205

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    24h 30m
    $252–541

  5. Drive 638.8 mi

    1. Drive from Yuma to South Lake Tahoecar car 638.8 mi
    11h 28m
    $117–169

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PHX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    9h 15m
    $240–469

  7. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    10h 27m
    $260–389

Yuma to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Yuma County Area Transit to US 50/ Carson Ave via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 21h.

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