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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Lake Tahoeby taxi, plane, car or bus

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

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  1. Taxi to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planePSP - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
    4h 55m
    $339–888

  2. Drive 474.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Sand Harborcar474.2 mi
    8h 54m
    $87–125

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

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    4. Take the taxi from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
    6h 33m
    $331–717

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Sand Harbor in around 8h 54m.

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