Getting To & Around Lake Tahoe
Whether you're trying to get to your carpool pickup spot, need a ride from where your carpool drops you off, or can only find a ride one way — here are all the transportation options available to and around Lake Tahoe.
Can't find what you need below? Find a carpool on RideShareTahoe — community members post rides from the Bay Area, Sacramento, Reno, and beyond.
✈️ From Reno Airport
Flying into Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)? These services go direct to Tahoe.
Scheduled shuttle from Reno Airport to Truckee, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, and North Shore resorts.
Direct Reno Airport service to South Lake Tahoe hotels and casinos.
On-demand rideshare from Reno Airport. Flexible if scheduled shuttles don't match your timing.
On-demand rideshare from Reno Airport. Another flexible option for direct point-to-point service.
🌉 From the Bay Area
Coming from the San Francisco Bay Area? These shuttle and transit options can get you to Tahoe on weekends and ski season.
Weekend shuttle service from San Francisco to North Lake Tahoe. Great for ski weekends.
Seasonal ski bus trips from the Bay Area to Tahoe resorts. Packages often include lift tickets.
The California Zephyr runs from the Bay Area to Truckee. Connect to local transit from there to get around the lake.
🚌 Getting Around — North Shore
Free and low-cost transit options for getting around Truckee, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, and the North Shore.
🚌 Getting Around — South Shore
Free transit options for South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and the South Shore area.
⛷️ Resort & Ski Shuttles
Most major resorts run free shuttles from town hubs and nearby lodging. Check their sites for current schedules — many hotels also offer complimentary local shuttles.
Check Heavenly's site for current shuttle schedules from South Lake Tahoe town hubs.
Northstar offers shuttles from Truckee and surrounding areas. Check their site for schedule and stops.
Free ski shuttles connecting Olympic Valley and Tahoe City. Check Palisades' site for current routes.
Still need a ride to or from Tahoe?
RideShareTahoe connects people carpooling to and from Lake Tahoe. Split the drive and the cost with community members heading the same way — including one-way trips.