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

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

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  1. Drive 520.7 mi

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

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus
    8h 33m

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

    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 bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus
    10h 21m

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

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can drive from Encinitas to Sand Harbor in around 9h 39m.

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