What is the fastest way to Lake Tahoe from Los Angeles?

- Route: The fastest route from Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe is via I-15 N. This route takes approximately 6 hours and 35 minutes.

- Distance:~ 520 Miles

- Here are the step-by-step directions:

• Get on I-15 N from W 6th St in Los Angeles

• Keep straight to stay on I-15 N for approximately 106 miles

• Use the right two lanes to take exit 215B for CA-14 S / Mojave toward Ridgecrest

• Merge onto CA-14 S

• Continue on CA-14 S for approximately 120 miles

• Use the left lane to take exit 230B for US-395 N toward Bishop/Mammoth Lakes

• Merge onto US-395 N

• Go for 140 miles

• Take the exit toward Stateline/Lakeshore Blvd

• Merge onto CA-89 S

• In 2 miles, continue onto Lake Tahoe Blvd

By Plane

- There is no direct flight between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Lake Tahoe area. However, indirect flights are available with one stop.

- The fastest flight with one stop takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, which lands in Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

- From RNO, you can rent a car or take a taxi/Uber to South Lake Tahoe, which takes about an hour.