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How to get fromCarson to Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, taxi, car or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Carson to Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Lakeshore Dr at Country Club Drbus bus
    7h 2m

  2. Drive 459.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carson to Sand Harborcar car 459.8 mi
    8h 46m
    $84–122

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    23h 24m
    $273–525

  4. Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Lakeshore Dr at Country Club Drbus bus
    7h 56m

  5. Line 4 bus, tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carson & Moneta SE to Del Amo Station Bay 4bus bus
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Lakeshore Dr at Country Club Drbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center to Sand Harbor Visitors Centerbus bus
    8h 52m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carson to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the bus to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station, walk to Harbor Freeway Station, take the vehicle to LAX / Metro Transit Center, walk to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, take the bus to LAX Terminal 1, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Lakeshore Dr at Country Club Dr, take the bus to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Alameda St at Los Angeles St, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Sacramento, take the train to Reno, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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