How to get to Tahoe City, CA - 96145
Please check the local weather & road conditions prior to travel
Read OpenSnow.com for local Tahoe snow & weather reports
Reno - Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
By car: I-80 West to CA-89 North (56 miles) 4WD recommended during winter snow storms
Airport shuttle available with NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
By car: I-80 East to CA-89 North (119 miles) 4WD recommended during winter snow storms
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
By car: I-80 East to CA-89 North (210 miles) 4WD recommended during winter snow storms
Local Transportation Options in North Lake Tahoe
Tahoe City offers many options for FREE public transportation. Please use them as an alternative to adding another vehicle on our Tahoe roadways.
Take the TART Bus any day to get to and from local ski resorts: The free regional TART bus travels from Truckee and Tahoe City on a regular schedule. Schedule here.- TahoeTruckeeTransit.com
Use the TART Connect to get dinner or explore Tahoe City & Olympic Valley: The free TART Connect operates on Friday & Saturday night, connecting the Olympic Valley and Tahoe City communities between the hours of 5:30pm and 10:30pm. Download the app or call 530-214-5811 to arrange a pickup.
At Palisades Tahoe
Take the Mountaineer Shuttle around Olympic Valley & Alpine Meadows: Use the free Mountaineer shuttle to be dropped off anywhere in the communities of Alpine Meadows or Olympic Valley. Summon this shuttle like an Uber using their app.
Use the Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle to go between the two mountains: Track the location of this free shuttle by using the Palisades Tahoe mobile app and looking under “Lift Status.” The Palisades shuttle stop is across from Coffeebar and the Alpine shuttle stop is directly in front of the breezeway.