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How to get fromPortland to Tahoe Cityby plane, bus, car, train or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane PDX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Hwy 28 at Center Stbus bus
    6h 24m

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from I St & 9th St to J & 4th Stbus bus 99 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Drive from Safeway Plaza to Tahoe Citycar car
    18h 18m
    $90–160

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Tahoe Citycar car
    19h 33m
    $164–363

  4. Drive 556.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Tahoe Citycar car 556.8 mi
    11h 33m
    $102–147

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Tahoe Citytaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    $236–862

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Tahoe City. 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), walk to Reno Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Hwy 28 at Center St, then take the bus to Hwy 28 at Tahoe City WYE. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tahoe City via I St & 9th St, J & 4th St, Sacramento - Amtrak, Placerville Station Transfer Center, and Safeway Plaza in around 18h 18m.

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