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How to get fromGoleta to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, car or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSBA - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
    4h 27m
    $197–549

  2. Drive 470.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Sand Harborcar470.4 mi
    9h 14m
    $86–124

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

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
    5h 47m
    $281–683

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Goleta to Lake Tahoe. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Goleta to Sand Harbor in around 9h 14m.

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