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South Lake Tahoe, United States of America → Costa Mesa, United States of America

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Nine ways to Travel from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa

Composite routes from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa

Cheapest
8 h 38 min
Car
757 km.
from $41
Other
5 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
615 km.
from $436.74
7 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
615 km.
from $208.48
15 h 29 min
616 km.
from $181.72
20 h 34 min
Bus, Train
615 km.
from $217.96
9 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
615 km.
from $194.47
17 h 15 min
616 km.
from $292.59
23 h 2 min
Taxi
616 km.
from $631.78

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Reno International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$306.16

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Reno International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Reno International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$599.57

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Reno International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$586.82
Plane from Reno International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$523.03
Plane from Reno International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Reno International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$408.22

South Tahoe Airporter

Phone:
866-898-2463
Website:
southtahoeairporter.com/
Bus from Ltrh to Reno-Tahoe
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$38.27

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.58–$95.68
Train from Sacramento to Los
Ave. Duration:
14h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$216.87
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.54

Bus operators

Tahoe Ski Trips

Phone:
+1 925-382-8320
Email:
Website:
tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$109.57

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Anaheim,
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$108.43

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Th
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from San José, CA to ABC
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.41–$76.54

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa is to bus and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 .

How far is it from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa?

The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Costa Mesa is 778 km. The road distance is 758.8 km.

How do I travel from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus via 1St-Centennial which takes 15h 29m and costs $163.04 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Can I drive from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa is 759 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Costa Mesa. Prices start at $66.33 per night.
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