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What’s the best route from San Diego to Lake Tahoe?

We want to take the boat out to Lake Tahoe this summer for a little getaway. What’s the easiest way to get from San Diego to Lake Tahoe?

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Ethan Daniel Moser · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sounds like a great trip! The best route from
San Diego
to
Lake Tahoe
is along US-395 N for most of the drive. The 529 mile journey will take approximately 8.5 to 10.5 hours.
Here’s a breakdown of the route:
  • Take CA-163 N/Cabrillo Fwy
  • Take I-15 N
  • Take exit 141 to US-395 N
  • Continue on US-395 N
If you’re heading to South Lake Tahoe, you will:
  • Turn left on Riverview Dr/Dresslerville Rd
  • Turn right onto NV-756
  • Turn right onto NV-206 N
  • Turn left onto NV-207 N
  • Turn left onto US-50 W/Hwy 50
  • Follow this road to South Lake Tahoe!
If you’re heading to North Lake Tahoe, you will:
  • Continue on US-395 N
  • Turn left on US-50 E/Hwy 50 in Douglas County
  • Turn right onto NV-28 and follow this road to North Lake Tahoe!
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