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

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There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to Lake Tahoe by train, plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSAN - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
    4h 32m
    $262–446

  2. Drive 520.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Sand Harborcar520.7 mi
    9h 39m
    $95–138

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
    6h 22m
    $248–602

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Encinitas to Sand Harbor in around 9h 39m.

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