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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Lake Tahoe is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Lake Tahoe is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs $220 - $800.

How far is it from Portland to Lake Tahoe?

The distance between Portland and Lake Tahoe is 495 miles. The road distance is 569.3 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Lake Tahoe without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Lake Tahoe without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 16h 58m and costs $200 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Portland to Lake Tahoe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Portland to Lake Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Lake Tahoe is 569 miles. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Portland to Lake Tahoe.

Where can I stay near Lake Tahoe?

There are 168+ hotels available in Lake Tahoe.

Portland to Lake Tahoe - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane PDX - RNO
2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi
3h 50m
$223–763
Drive 566 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Sand Harborcar 566 mi
10h 55m
$104–150
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
3. Take the taxi from Reno Amtrak to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi
16h 58m
$209–382
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi
23h 43m
$294–847
Bus, taxi via Klamath Falls
1. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Bend Hawthorne Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
4. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Renobus
5. Take the taxi from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi
18h 20m
$193–313

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

18Weekly Planes

2h 18mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portland to Lake Tahoe.

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Distance: 491.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Reno Amtrak, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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