Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Tahoe Vista travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tahoe Vista

With a population of 1,433, Tahoe Vista is a must-see destination in California, United States. Tahoe Vista deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Tahoe Vista

Tahoe Vista in April
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tahoe Vista in April
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tahoe Vista

Plane

Although Tahoe Vista doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 24 miles from Tahoe Vista. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tahoe Vista departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tahoe Vista. The train journey from Tahoe Vista to Emeryville takes 7h 12m and costs around $397 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $462 for a 7h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tahoe Vista is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 162 miles from Tahoe Vista. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tahoe Vista using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Tahoe Vista takes 395 miles and will cost you around $80. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 690 miles.

Plane

Although Tahoe Vista doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 24 miles from Tahoe Vista. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tahoe Vista departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tahoe Vista. The train journey from Tahoe Vista to Emeryville takes 7h 12m and costs around $397 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $462 for a 7h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tahoe Vista is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 162 miles from Tahoe Vista. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tahoe Vista using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Tahoe Vista takes 395 miles and will cost you around $80. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 690 miles.

Airports near Tahoe Vista

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Tahoe Vista

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tahoe Vista

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Franciscan Lodge and Tahoe Edgelake Beach Club.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tahoe Vista

Most booked hotels in Tahoe Vista

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Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 208 reviews)
$134+
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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 907 reviews)
$231+
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Cedar Glen Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 116 reviews)
$131+
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The Incline Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 66 reviews)
$180+
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Firelite Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1779 reviews)
$103+
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Crown Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 487 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Tahoe Vista

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Tahoe Vista (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Tahoe Vista (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.