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How to Travel from

Southern California to South Lake Tahoe

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$306.16

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$599.57

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$459.25
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$523.03

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.55–$369.95
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
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 Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Ltrh
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 Bakersfield to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$140.33
Train from Sacramento to Truckee
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.58–$95.68
Bus from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Barstow Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.57–$102.05

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Barstow Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.76–$58.68

Eastern Sierra Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 760-872-1901
Website:
estransit.com/
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.79–$49.75
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno-Tahoe
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.34–$53.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

How far is it from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe?

The distance between Southern California and South Lake Tahoe is 896 km. The road distance is 679.3 km.

How do I travel from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe without a car?

The best way to get from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 16h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe?

It takes approximately 16h 9m to get from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Southern California to South Lake Tahoe is 679 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Southern California to South Lake Tahoe.

Where can I stay near South Lake Tahoe?

There are 563+ hotels available in South Lake Tahoe. Prices start at $48.14 per night.
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