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How to get fromSimi Valley to South Lake Tahoeby train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Simi Valley to South Lake Tahoe by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeBUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus
    7h 48m
    $111–320

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe WyebusSac/SLT Connecting Bus
    18h 28m
    $52–188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose Diridon StationbusFlixBus 2000
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski LodgebusHeavenly Ski Lodge
    16h 32m
    $165–236

  4. Drive 437.8 mi

    1. Drive from Simi Valley to South Lake Tahoecar437.8 mi
    8h 6m
    $80–116

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus
    8h 39m
    $134–506

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeBUR - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
    8h 59m
    $108–265

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLAX - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
    9h 55m
    $146–331

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus
    10h 30m
    $109–438

Simi Valley to South Lake Tahoe by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to South Lake Tahoe via Metrolink Chatsworth, Chatsworth, Van Nuys, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Tamien Caltrain Station Lot, San Jose Park and Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 16h 32m.

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