What is the cheapest way to get from Modesto to Lake Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Modesto to Lake Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Lake Tahoe is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Modesto to Lake Tahoe?

The distance between Modesto and Lake Tahoe is 172 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from Modesto to Lake Tahoe?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive 171.9 miles from Modesto to Sand Harbor.

Can I drive from Modesto to Lake Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Lake Tahoe is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Modesto to Lake Tahoe.

Where can I stay near Lake Tahoe?

There are 1631+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.

Modesto to Lake Tahoe - 2 ways to travel via car, bus, BART, plane, and taxi

There are 2 ways to get from Modesto to Lake Tahoe by car, bus, subway, plane, or taxi

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Drive 170.9 mi
best
1. Drive from Modesto to Sand Harbor170.9 mi
3h 49m
$32–45
Bus, BART, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)SFO - RNO
4. Take the taxi from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sand Harbor Visitors Center
6h 2m
$182–473

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

42Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can drive from Modesto to Sand Harbor in around 3h 49m.

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